Former child actor Christian Cousins dies at 43 after liver disease
Actor Christian Cousins, known for his role as Dominic in "Kindergarten Cop," died at age 43 following a battle with liver disease, his brother announced on Instagram.
Christian Cousins, who played Dominic in the 1990 film "Kindergarten Cop," died at age 43 after a prolonged struggle with liver disease, his brother Jonas Roeser said in an Instagram post on Oct. 22.
"RIP my dear brother Christian Cousins. It's hard to share that my brother, Christian Cousins, has passed away. Christian and his twin brother, Joseph 'Joey' Cousins, are my brothers through my biological father. They grew up in California while I was in Washington and I didn't get to know them until I was in college. Before that, I grew up watching them on television in 'Knots Landing' and the lead role of Dominic in 'Kindergarten Cop' with Arnold Schwarzenegger. But those roles are only a small part of how I'll remember Christian. He was a character, full of passion and energy, with big stories and even bigger dreams. Christian had been very sick with liver disease. It brings me comfort to believe he is now in heaven with his mother, free from the pain he was carrying. Rest easy, Christian. I hope your soul is at rest and that you've found peace. You are my brother and you will be missed."
Cousins began his career with a role in the 1988 TV series "Highway to Heaven" and later appeared in shows such as "Roxanne: The Prize Pulitzer," "Father Dowling Mysteries," "Eerie, Indiana," "Intruders," and "Empty Nest." He also had a recurring part on the CBS soap opera "Knots Landing," appearing in 57 episodes.