J529 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/bob-hoskins-dead-who-framed-roger-rabbit-star-dies-at-71-2014304 Bob Hoskins, the actor best known for his role in 1988 cult classic Who Framed Roger Rabbit, died Tuesday, April 29, his agent Clair Dobbs told NBC News. The British actor was 71. "We are devastated by the loss of our beloved Bob. Bob died peacefully at the hospital last night surrounded by family, following a bout of Pneumonia," it said in a statement released by Hoskins' family. "We ask that you respect our privacy during this time and thank you for your messages of love and support." Hoskins, one of Britain's most beloved actors, enjoyed a career that spanned more than 30 years. The Golden Globe winner was well-known for tackling roles as gangsters and Cockneys in movies like The Long Good Friday (1980), Brazil (1985), and Mona Lisa (1986). Hoskins was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor in 1987 for his role in the latter movie, a crime drama in which he starred opposite Robbie Coltrane and Sir Michael Caine. He went on to find fame as private detective Eddie Valiant in 1993 cult classic, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and went on to star in Super Mario Bros. Hoskins told the Guardian in a 2007 that his role as Mario Mario in Mario Bros was "the worst thing I ever did." In August 2012, Hoskins released a statement announcing his retirement from the film industry after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The actor thanked his fans and recalled his "wonderful career." He is survived by his wife, Linda Banwell, and four children Alex, Sarah, Rosa, and Jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurn Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Roger Rabbit is one of my faves. Loved the scene of Roger getting out of the cuffs after being in the sink.Bob did such a great job on that movie, but faded away career wise after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLASSJAW Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 loved his Smee in Hook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking mama Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 His hotel manager in "Maid in Manhattan" with Jennifer Lopez....was so honourable, fatherly & endearing! That's what Bob Hoskins will always be to me,...a lovely man & a great character actor, who connected with us all. He will be dearly missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Loved his Nikita Khrushchev in Enemy at the Gates. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tearloch7 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 His hotel manager in "Maid in Manhattan" with Jennifer Lopez....was so honourable, fatherly & endearing! That's what Bob Hoskins will always be to me,...a lovely man & a great character actor, who connected with us all. He will be dearly missed. Beautifully said .. he was a very special actor and man .. R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madness Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Wow. Sad news. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 A very underrated character actor. RIP old boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Roger Rabbit is one of my faves. Loved the scene of Roger getting out of the cuffs after being in the sink. Bob did such a great job on that movie, but faded away career wise after that. Love it when Roger puts on the cuffs as well, "Eddie Valiant, you're under arrest." I honestly watch Roger Rabbit 3 times a year. Just watched it 2 days ago, watching again on my birthday in May (which I have done since the movie first came out to video in 1989), and again at Christmas time. top 5 favourite films of all time, sitting in at #2 overall.http://youtu.be/SB3yDGU2zls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Loved his Nikita Khrushchev in Enemy at the Gates. RIP. First role I thought of for him, very good movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretic Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Awwww.....I still have a Roger Rabbit from when I went to Disneyland.... RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offensive Threat Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Remember him as the torn priest in A Prayer for the Dying. Starring opposite Mickey Rourke who was transitioning from handsome leading man to crazy dirtbag in record time. Its terrible box office suggests Im the only person who ever saw it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Ambien Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I must have been the only one who thought he was somewhat entertaining in Mario Bros too. Was a good actor and sucks that he won't be in any more films. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Dabbling in watercolours Eddie? RIP Bob! He totally sold this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Money Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 He was also great in Shattered, and Mermaids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Remember him as the torn priest in A Prayer for the Dying. Starring opposite Mickey Rourke who was transitioning from handsome leading man to crazy dirtbag in record time. Its terrible box office suggests Im the only person who ever saw it. Nope. I remember it too and quite liked it. Another Bob Hoskins favorite for me was Heart Condition with Denzel Washington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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