'Hercules: The Legendary Journeys' actor Robert Trebor dies at 71

Robert Trebor, best known for his roles as Salmoneus in "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" and "Xena: Warrior Princess," has passed away at the age of 71. According to Deadline, he had been facing health problems due to side effects from a stem-cell transplant for leukemia in recent years. The exact date and cause of his death were not specified in his obituary on Legacy.com.



Early career and notable roles


Robert Trebor started his acting journey with minor roles in the 1980s. His breakthrough came with the portrayal of David Berkowitz, the infamous 'Son of Sam', in the 1985 film 'Out of the Darkness'. He then appeared in several notable films, including '52 Pickup', 'Making Mr. Right', 'Talk Radio', and 'Universal Soldier'. Additionally, Trebor made guest appearances on popular TV shows such as 'Miami Vice', 'Murphy Brown', and 'Baywatch'.



Iconic roles in Hercules and Xena


He is best known for playing 'Salmoneus in Hercules: The Legendary Journeys' and 'Xena: Warrior Princess'. He appeared in many episodes across five seasons. His last film role was as a producer in 'Hail', 'Caesar!' (2016).



Legacy and tributes


Trebor leaves behind his wife, Deirdre Hennings, whom he was married to for 43 years. According to Deadline, the family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to The Braid, where a scholarship will be established in his honor, or to The Leukemia Research Foundation.