{"id":20016,"date":"2025-07-10T16:52:21","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T16:52:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=20016"},"modified":"2025-07-10T16:52:21","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T16:52:21","slug":"fans-paid-tribute-on-social-media-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=20016","title":{"rendered":"Fans paid tribute on social media"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Renowned actor Bill Cobbs, celebrated for his commanding presence and heartfelt performances in films such as The Bodyguard, Night at the Museum, and New Jack City, peacefully passed away at his California residence on June 25, at the age of 90. The announcement was made by his brother, Pastor Thomas G. 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