Bill Cobbs, the esteemed US actor known for his roles in Night at the Museum and The Bodyguard, has passed away at the age of 90. His agent confirmed to the PA news agency that Cobbs died on Tuesday evening in California, surrounded by his family.
Cobbs portrayed Bill Devaney, Whitney Houston’s manager, in the 1992 film The Bodyguard, alongside Kevin Costner. In 2006, he played the role of security guard Reggie in Night at the Museum, acting opposite Ben Stiller and Robin Williams. According to his agent, Cobbs is believed to have died of natural causes.
Throughout his prolific career, Cobbs amassed nearly 200 film and television credits. His filmography includes Air Bud, Sunshine State, Get Low, Ghosts of Mississippi, The Hudsucker Proxy, The Color of Money, Demolition Man, and I Still Know What You Did Last Summer.
Cobbs also made notable appearances in television series such as The West Wing, The Sopranos, LA Law, One Tree Hill, NYPD Blue, Six Feet Under, CSI, and Star Trek: Enterprise. Renowned for his small but pivotal roles, Cobbs leaves behind a legacy of memorable performances.