Robert Trebor, best known for his roles in Hercules and Xena Warrior Princess, has died aged 71.

The actor’s wife Deirdre Hennings announced his death to Hollywood Reporter, confirming he sadly died of sepsis at Los Angeles Medical Center on March 11.

It is also reported that Robert had been battling leukemia since 2012 and had underwent a stem-cell transplant the following year. 

Robert is beloved for his role as Salmoneus in hit 1990s series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena: Warrior Princess. 

In the wake of his death, tributes began pouring in from fans who fondly remembered him for his famed role as Salmoneus.

Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, they penned: ‘RIP Robert Trebor. Thanks for bringing so many laughs to Xena!’

Robert Trebor, best known for his roles in Hercules and Xena Warrior Princess, has died aged 71

Robert is beloved for his role as Salmoneus [pictured] in hit 1990s series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena: Warrior Princess

‘Rest in peace, Robert Trebor. You always charmed as the lovable Salmoneus. You were the first to see there was more to #Xena in Hercules TLJ. Thanks for bringing him to life with such warmth and humor.’

‘RIP Robert Trebor. One of the most hysterically hilarious physical comedians that has ever been on TV. You were truly one of the good ones, my friend.’

‘Robert was one of my absolute favourite guest stars on Xena & Hercules, fly high Robert, and be reunited with all your loved ones. My thoughts are with his wife.’

‘Oh no. Last month? You know what, I’m going to focus on how Robert Trebor beat illness for many years and continued to pursue his many artistic endeavors. Thanks for all the fun Xena memories, Robert. You’ll be long remembered by Xenites#.’

‘I’m sad to hear about Robert Trebor’s pᴀssing. He was absolutely incredible as Salmoneus in Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena: Warrior Princess—such a fun and unforgettable character! He brought so much joy to those shows, and it’s hard to imagine them without him. RIP!’

Robert first appeared as the scheming merchant in telefilm Hercules and the Lost Kingdom in 1994.

Robert then made regular appearances as Hercules’ materialistic pal across all five seasons of the TV show, starring Kevin Sorbo in the lead role, which ran from 1995 to 1999.

He reappeared as Salmoneus in spin-off show Xena: Warrior Princess – starring Lucy Lawless – appearing in four episodes between 1996-1999.

The actor’s wife Deirdre Hennings confirmed his death to Hollywood Reporter , with Robert dying of sepsis at Los Angeles Medical Center on March 11 [pictured in 2007]

It is also reported that Robert had been battling leukemia since 2012 and had underwent a stem-cell transplant the following year [pictured with Xena co-star Lucy Lawless in 2007]

In the wake of his death, tributes began pouring in from fans who fondly remembered him for his famed role as Salmoneus

Back in a 2005 interview, Robert revealed that the role was actually written for him, noting that he was originally only set to appear in two episodes. 

He shared: ‘Salmoneus was written for me by the producers of Hercules in the fall of ’94. I was originally to appear in two episodes.

‘Before [the episode] wrapped, they asked my availability to appear in two of the three Xena guest star episodes on Hercules to be sH๏τ in January of ’95.

‘So actually I was cast in the Xena episodes before Lucy [Lawless] was cast as Xena!’

Robert  made regular appearances as Hercules’ materialistic pal across all five seasons of the TV show, starring Kevin Sorbo in the lead role, which ran from 1995 to 1999.

His most recent role was in the Cohen brothers’ 2016 film Hail, Caesar! which starred the likes of George Clooney and Josh Brolin

In addition to his 90s TV shows, Robert has also appeared in a number of other projects including Out of the Darkness (1985), Talk Radio (1988), Dying On The Edge (2001), Wedding Daze (2004) and Raise Your Voice (2004).

His most recent role was in the Cohen brothers’ 2016 film Hail, Caesar! which starred the likes of George Clooney and Josh Brolin. 

The actor was born Robert Alan Schenkman in Philadelphia in 1953.

Robert adopted his stage name, with Trebor being a palindrome of his first name, to avoid confusion with college classmate Robert Schenkkan.