Actor Bob Hoskins has died at the age of 71.
His agent Clair Dobbs confirmed the news today, [April 30], saying Hoskins had contracted pneumonia.
“We are devastated by the loss of our beloved Bob,” said Hoskin’s wife Linda and children Alex, Sarah, Rosa and Jack in a statement.
“Bob died peacefully at the hospital last night surrounded by family, following a bout of pneumonia. We ask that you respect our privacy during this time and thank you for your messages of love and support.”
Hoskins was best known for his role as private investigator Eddie Valiant in the 1988 fantasy-comedy, Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
He also starred as Harold Shand in The Long Good Friday and 1991’s Hook.
In 1987, he won a Best Actor Oscar nomination for Mona Lisa, where he starred opposite Michael Caine and Robbie Coltrane.
After his role as Muir, one of the eight dwarves in Snow White and the Huntsman, he retired from acting after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
