Overview

• Robert Trebor died on March 11, 2025, at Los Angeles Medical Center due to sepsis, after being diagnosed with leukemia in 2012 and undergoing a stem-cell transplant in 2013.
• He gained fame for his portrayal of Salmoneus in 'Hercules: The Legendary Journeys' and 'Xena: Warrior Princess,' appearing in 20 episodes of 'Hercules' and 4 episodes of 'Xena.'
• Trebor's breakout role was as David Berkowitz, the 'Son of Sam' serial killer, in the 1985 CBS telefilm 'Out of the Darkness.'
• Beyond acting, Trebor authored two books, including the satirical novel 'The Haircut Who Would Be King,' and served as an artist-in-residence at The Braid.
• A scholarship fund is being established in his name at The Braid, and donations are being directed to the Leukemia Research Foundation to honor his legacy.