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Bill Cobbs, 'The Bodyguard' and 'Air Bud' Actor, Dead at 90

Bill Cobbs died 'peacefully' on Tuesday at his home in Riverside, California.

"A beloved partner, big brother, uncle, surrogate parent, godfather and friend, Bill recently and happily celebrated his 90th birthday surrounded by cherished loved ones. According to his bio on his IMDb page, Cobbs launched his career at the Karamu House Theatre in Cleveland, Ohio, where he starred in the play Purlie Victorious. The Cleveland native served in the U.S. Air Force and sold office products and cars before he left for New York City at 36 to pursue acting.

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