Earle Hyman, Grandpa Huxtable On ‘Cosby Show,’ Dies

Earle Hyman, actor of screen and stage best known as Grandpa Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” died Friday at age 91. For 40 episodes over the famed sitcom’s eight-season run, Hyman appeared in a recurring role as Cliff Huxtable’s father, Russell, who would often butt heads with his son in comedic fashion while serving as a voice of wisdom to his grandchildren. Hyman’s work on the episode earned him an Emmy nomination.