The Cosby Show dad dead: Earle Hyman, who played Bill Cosby’s father over nine seasons of the show, dies aged 91

Earle Hyman has died [Getty]

The star of The Cosby Show and ThunderCats passed away in his residence at the Lillian Booth Actors Home, according to reports.

He played Russell Huxtable – father of Bill Cosby’s character Cliff – for nine seasons of the show.  

His cause of death was not given in the report.

Earle Hyman, star of stage and screen [Getty]

Earle appeared in 40 episodes of the popular show, often offering advice to his grandchildren.

Aside from his role …