Christian Cousins, a child actor recognized for his roles in the 1990 film "Kindergarten Cop" and the television series "Knots Landing," has died at the age of 43.
His death was announced by his brother, Jonas Roeser, who shared that Cousins had been suffering from liver disease. Roeser expressed comfort in believing his brother is now at peace and free from pain, alongside their mother in heaven.
Cousins and his twin brother, Joseph "Joey" Cousins, gained prominence at a young age. They memorably played the role of the troublesome Dominic in "Kindergarten Cop," appearing opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger. The twins were five years old when they had an appearance in an episode of "Highway to Heaven" in 1988.
Their most extensive television work came from their portrayal of Bobby Gibson Ewing in the CBS drama "Knots Landing" from 1987 to 1993. The brothers' final acting credit was in the 1995 film "Twin Sitters."
Roeser described Christian as a character full of passion and energy, with significant stories and aspirations. He noted that while he didn't know his brothers until he was in college, he had watched them on television growing up and will remember Christian for more than just his acting roles.