by JENN SELBY, The Independent
Bob Hoskins has died of pneumonia at the age of 71, his agent Lindy King has confirmed.
In a statement, his wife Linda and children, Alex, Sarah, Rosa and Jack, said: "We are devastated by the loss of our beloved Bob.
"Bob died peacefully in 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, whose screen roles during his four-decade-long career included gritty gangster films and animated hits like Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, retired from acting in 2012 after he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease.
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Bob Hoskins has died of pneumonia at the age of 71, his agent Lindy King has confirmed.
In a statement, his wife Linda and children, Alex, Sarah, Rosa and Jack, said: "We are devastated by the loss of our beloved Bob.
"Bob died peacefully in 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, whose screen roles during his four-decade-long career included gritty gangster films and animated hits like Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, retired from acting in 2012 after he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease.
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