tragedy five American stars who died today the first is Bill Cobbs American actor Bill Cobbs known for his roles in films such as Knight at the Museum and Demolition Man recently passed away at the age of 89 born in 1934 cops had a prolific career in both film and television with standout roles in series like the others and several hit movies his career spanned several decades making him a respected fig F in Hollywood his death leaves a significant void among his fans and colleagues who remember him as a talented actor and a kind-hearted man the second is Doug Shen Doug Shen an American actor best known for his roles in series like Nots landing and General Hospital has passed away at the age of 75 born in 1949 Sheen began his career in the 1970s and quickly made a name for himself in the world of soap operas