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Bob Hoskins Dies: Dame Helen Mirren, Samuel L. Jackson Among Celebrities To React
Bob Hoskins died at the age of 71 earlier today and his death has been felt by Hollywood with the likes of Dame Helen Mirren and Samuel L. Jackson among those to pay tribute.
The British actor, who was best known for his roles in Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Mona Lisa and Hook, died at a hospital surrounded by his family today after suffering with pneumonia.
Bob Hoskins has died aged 71 (WENN)
Confirming the sad news, Hoskins' wife Linda and children Alex, Sarah, Rosa and Jack said in a statement: “We are devastated by the loss of our beloved Bob. Bob died peacefully at 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.”
Twitter has been flooded with an outpouring of condolences from those who worked with Hoskins in the past and other movie stars.
Sir Michael Caine who worked with Hoskins in the films Sweet Liberty and Last Orders, described him as “one of the nicest and best actors I have ever worked with.”
Dame Helen Mirren, who starred as his wife in The Long Good Friday, said: “Bob was a great actor and an even greater man. Funny, loyal, instinctive, hard-working, with that inimitable energy that seemed like a spectacular firework rocket just as it takes off.
“I personally will miss him very much, London will miss one of her best and most loving sons, and Britain will miss a man to be proud of.”
James Woods, who appeared alongside Hoskins in the 1995 film Nixon, said: “Oh man, what a terrible loss. A great guy and a superb artist.”
Samuel L. Jackson expressed his sadness at the loss, tweeting: “Truly saddened by the passing of Bob Hoskins! A truly Gigantic talent & a Gentleman. R.I.P.”
Check out more celebrity tributes below...
Truly saddened by the passing of Bob Hoskins! A truly Gigantic talent & a Gentleman. R.I.P.
— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) 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
RIP Bob Hoskins. The man made some classics. My great friend Shane was lucky enough to have directed him. pic.twitter.com/46aE19wA8R
— Paddy Considine (@PaddyConsidine) April 30, 2014
So sad to hear we've lost the great Bob Hoskins. A true gent & an inspiration. Happy memories of 'the Willows' in '06 pic.twitter.com/99Xv57h7Oc
— Mark Gatiss (@Markgatiss) April 30, 2014
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
Terribly sad news about Bob Hoskins. A pleasure to have shared the screen with you mate. An Actors actor and a gentleman to boot. RIP
— Nick Frost (@nickjfrost) April 30, 2014
BBC News - Bob Hoskins dies of pneumonia aged 71 http://t.co/io51ZWGrYt I worked with Bob several times-he was a gent; funny ,charming& kind
— Lenny Henry (@ITISLENNYHENRY) April 30, 2014
RIP Bob Hoskins. Worked with him twice. Always a laugh
— Omid Djalili (@omid9) 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
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