Bob Hoskins, the actor remembered for roles in “The Long Good Friday” and “Who Framed Roger Rabbit,” passed away from pneumonia at the age of 71, according to his agent. Hoskins retired from acting in 2012 when he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. He is fondly remembered by many.
Agent: Actor Bob Hoskins dies at 71 http://t.co/zqRbqG2lvS Oh man, what a terrible loss. A great guy and a superb artist.
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) April 30, 2014
Very sad, far too young. R.I.P. Actor Bob Hoskins Dies From Pneumonia Aged 71 http://t.co/rvjDCfYUR8
— Right Said Fred (@TheFreds) April 30, 2014
Oh no, Bob Hoskins. Gone? That’s awful news. The Long Good Friday one of the best British movies of the modern era. A marvellous man.
— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) April 30, 2014
R.I.P Bob Hoskins.
— Boy George (Boomer) (@BoyGeorge) April 30, 2014
R.I.P. Bob Hoskins. Terrific actor.
— (((Josh Malina))) (@JoshMalina) April 30, 2014
RIP Bob Hoskins – he had the great ability move form dark serious drama to light comedy and be uniquely wonderful in both – a sad loss
— Jon Cassar (@joncassar) April 30, 2014
Goodbye Bob Hoskins – Long Good Friday final scene: http://t.co/kr3hUNLH0a via @YouTube
— Jon Cassar (@joncassar) April 30, 2014
Truly saddened by the passing of Bob Hoskins! A truly Gigantic talent & a Gentleman. R.I.P.
— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) April 30, 2014
https://twitter.com/MarthaPlimpton/status/461506163465809920
“@cnnbrk: Oscar-nominated British actor Bob Hoskins died Tuesday at age 71, his publicist says http://t.co/nnd4SDfjhB”
Damn fine actor….— Elizabeth Perkins (@Elizbethperkins) April 30, 2014
RIP Bob Hoskins!!! In your memory I will show my boys Roger Rabbit this weekend.
— Melissa Joan Hart (@MelissaJoanHart) April 30, 2014
RIP Bob Hoskins. So sad, such a great talent.
— Alan Van Sprang (@alanvansprang) April 30, 2014
I never thought it was possible to become an actor until I saw Pennies From Heaven as a kid. RIP Bob Hoskins, brilliant,inspirational, kind.
— Eddie Marsan (@eddiemarsan) April 30, 2014
I filmed ‘The Street’ with Bob Hoskins in 2010. Had copious amounts of wine with the man.It was a joy to work with him. RIP
— liam cunningham (@liamcunningham1) April 30, 2014
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