Hollywood has lost a face generations knew and loved.

Bill Cobbs, whose presence enriched beloved films from The Bodyguard to Night at the Museum, died just days after celebrating his 90th birthday with loved ones.

His brother’s heartbreaking announcement confirmed a peaceful goodbye at home, leaving family and fans to hold close the treasured moments they will always reme…

Bill Cobbs died peacefully at his California home on June 25, 2024, his brother, pastor Thomas G. Cobbs, confirmed on Facebook. He was 90.

The announcement came shortly after a birthday celebration surrounded by people he cherished, giving the family’s farewell a particularly tender resonance. For audiences who recognized him in The Bodyguard, Night at the Museum, and New Jack City, the news marked the loss of a familiar and deeply valued screen presence.

Cobbs built a career through performances that brought warmth, authority, and humanity to the stories around him. His work demonstrated how a supporting actor could leave a lasting impression without being the central figure.

Yet his brother’s message brought the focus back to the person beyond those roles: a loved family member whose final milestone was shared with those closest to him. Those films remain part of his legacy; that recent celebration belongs to a more private remembrance.