Bob Hoskins Dead: “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” Actor Died At 71
“Who Framed Roger Rabbit” veteran actor Bob Hoskins died Tuesday, April 29th, at the age of 71 due to complications from pneumonia. He had also been suffering from Parkinson’s disease since 2011.
Hoskins’ wife Linda and children Alex, Sarah, Rosa and Jack released a statement saying, “We are devastated by the loss of our beloved Bob … We ask that you respect our privacy during this time and thank you for your messages of love and support.”
Hoskins was the recipient of the prestigious Prix d’interprétation masculine as well as winning the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role and Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama for his role in Mona Lisa (and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor) and an International Emmy Award for best actor for his appearance on BBC One drama The Street in 2009.
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