"He was a beautiful soul who made people laugh without even trying," his cousin, Sharon Chapman, wrote on Facebook.

While he worked at a library in Nashville, he played Bobby in four of those films and on a Saturday morning kids show.

Bill Byrge, an actor recognizable from his work in the Ernest movies, died on Thursday (Jan. 9), TMZ reports. He was 92.

"He was a beautiful soul who made people laugh without even trying," his cousin, Sharon Chapman, wrote on Facebook.

Byrge played a supporting role in the schlocky yet beloved comedy franchise, which emerged out of an ad campaign centered ...

Bill Byrge, an actor who appeared in many of the “Ernest” comedy films as “Bobby,” died on Thursday at the age of 92 in ...

Bill Byrge, who played Bobby in the Ernest films, has passed away at 92. Known for his humor and kindness, Byrge started ...

Bill Byrge, who was best known for appearing in the series of Ernest movies, has died at 92. His cousin, Sharon Chapman, ...

Bill Byrge, who was known for his memorable role in the Ernest films, has passed away at the age of 92. Bill Byrge’s cousin Sharon Chapman announced on Facebook that Byrge had passd away today in ...

Ernest movies fan-favorite Bill Byrge has died. The librarian-turned-actor’s cousin Sharon Chapman shared the news on ...

Bill Byrge, known for his iconic role as Bobby in the Ernest movies, leaves behind a legacy of laughter and kindness.

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE: Bill Byrge, the actor beloved for his role as Bobby in the popular 'Ernest' movie series, has died at ...