British actor Bob Hoskins has passed away at the age of 71 following a bout of pneumonia.
The star, known for films such as Mona Lisa, The Long Good Friday and Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, passed away on Tuesday his Agent Clair Dobbs has announced.
Born in Bury St Edmunds in 1942,Hoskins started his career on the stage at the Unity Theatre before going onto having a successful career on both the large and small screen. This included an Oscar nomination, BAFTA and Golden Globe win for Best Actor for his performance in the crime drama Mona Lisa and an International Emmy for Best Actor for his role in BBC One drama serial The Street.
Hoskins was also lauded on both sides of the Atlantic with his roles Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, Hook and Enemy at the Gates showing his talents as both a comedic and dramatic actor.
Hoskins announced his retirement from acting in 2012 after a diagnosis of Parkinson’s with his final acting credit being in Snow White and the Huntsman and is survived by his 4 children.
Originally published April 30, 2014. Updated April 12, 2018.
