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Bob Hoskins Dead: Actor Dies From Pneumonia, Aged 71, 'Devastated' Family Confirm

RIP Bob Hoskins
Matt Bagwell
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Bob Hoskins has died following pneumonia at the age of 71, the actor's agent Clair Dobbs said today.

His family, wife Linda and children Alex, Sarah, Rosa and Jack, released a statement saying they were ‘devastated’.

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Bob Hoskins, 1942-2014

"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."

His daughter has also since taken to Twitter to say she has been left 'heartbroken' by the death of her father, tweeting:

The British star retired from the acting world in 2012 after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at the age of 69.

He had enjoyed a career that had spanned four decades that saw him star in countless hit films including 'The Long Good Friday', 'Mona Lisa', 'Mermaids' and the part-animated 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit?' for which he received a Golden Globe nomination.

His last big screen appearance was in 'Snow White And The Huntsman' in 2012.

In a statement following his retirement, his agent said he would be spending more time with his family after a 'wonderful career'.

"He wishes to thank all the great and brilliant people he has worked with over the years, and all of his fans who have supported him during a wonderful career," said the statement.

"Bob is now looking forward to his retirement with his family, and would greatly appreciate that his privacy be respected at this time."

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Bob Hoskins co-starred with Jessica Rabbit in the 1988 smash, 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit?'

Born in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk in on 26 October, 1942, he began acting in the 1960s before landing regular roles on TV in the 1970's.

It wasn't until 1980 that he made his big screen breakthrough playing Harold Shand in 'The Long Good Friday'.

His portrayal of George in 1986's 'Mona Lisa', about a high-class escort, saw him scoop numerous gongs, including a Golden Globe for Best Actor as well as an Oscar and Bafta nomination.

More recently, he received a Best Actor Emmy in 2010 for his role as a publican in Jimmy McGovern's BBC drama serial, 'The Street', which followed the lives of the residents of a street in Manchester.

His co-stars have included Helen Mirren in 'The Long Good Friday', Cher in 'Mermaids and Kristen Stewart in 'Snow White And The Huntsmen'.

Bob Hoskins 1942 - 2014
Made In Dagenham - World Film Premiere - Arrivals(01 of27)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Actors Bob Hoskins and Jaime Winstone share a joke as they attend the World Premiere of 'Made In Dagenham' in association with Quintessentially at the Odeon Leicester Square on September 20, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Moet British Independent Film Awards - Arrivals(02 of27)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Actor Bob Hoskins attends the Moet British Independent Film Awards at Old Billingsgate Market on December 5, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
A Christmas Carol - World Film Premiere - Inside Arrivals(03 of27)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 03: (L to R) Actors Jim Carrey, Bob Hoskins and Colin Firth pose for the cameras during the World Film Premiere of Disney's 'A Christmas Carol' at the Odeon Leicester Square on November 3, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Marco Secchi/Getty Images for Disney) (credit:Getty Images)
A Christmas Carol - World Film Premiere - Inside Arrivals(04 of27)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 03: Actors Colin Firth and Bob Hoskins arrive for the World Film Premiere of Disney's 'A Christmas Carol' at the Odeon Leicester Square on November 3, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Disney) (credit:Getty Images)
St Paul's Cathedral Switches On Christmas Lights(05 of27)
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LONDON - NOVEMBER 3: Bob Hoskins turns on the Christmas lights at St Paul's Cathedral on November 3, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
(L to R) US actors Ben Affleck, Bob Hosk(06 of27)
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Venice, ITALY: (L to R) US actors Ben Affleck, Bob Hoskins, Diane Lane and Adrien Brody poses for a photocall of their movie 'Hollywoodland' at the Lido of Venice, 31 August 2006. During the 63nd Venice International Film Festival 'Hollywoodland' is presented in competition for the Golden Lion award. AFP PHOTO / ALBERTO PIZZOLI (Photo credit should read ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
63rd Annual Golden Globes - Arrivals(07 of27)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 16: Actors Keira Knightley and Bob Hoskins arrives to the 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton on January 16, 2006 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Premiere of 'Mrs. Henderson Presents' - Arrivals(08 of27)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - DECEMBER 05: Actors Bob Hoskins and Judi Dench arrive at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Mrs. Henderson Presents' at the Fine Arts Theatre December 5, 2005 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Mark Mainz/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
"Mrs Henderson Presents" UK Premiere - Arrivals(09 of27)
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LONDON - NOVEMBER 23: Actor Bob Hoskins and Dame Judi Dench with showgirls as they arrive at the UK premiere of 'Mrs Henderson Presents' at Vue West End on November 23, 2005 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
TIFF Press Conference of 'Mrs. Henderson Presents'(10 of27)
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TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 9: Director Stephen Frears and Bob Hoskins speak to reporters about his film 'Mrs. Henderson Presents' during a TIFF press conference on September 9, 2005 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Donald Weber/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
TIFF Press Conference of 'Mrs. Henderson Presents'(11 of27)
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TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 9: Bob Hoskins speaks to reporters about his film 'Mrs. Henderson Presents' during a TIFF press conference on September 9, 2005 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Donald Weber/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
"Beyond the Sea" Portrait Session At The Toronto Film Festival(12 of27)
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TORONTO - SEPTEMBER 12: (L-R) Actor Bob Hoskins, actress Kate Bosworth and actor and director Kevin Spacey attend the 'Beyond the Sea' portrait session during the 29th Annual Toronto International Film Festival September 12, 2004 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Donald Weber/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Maid In Manhattan Premiere After Party(13 of27)
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LONDON - FEBRUARY 27: Actor Bob Hoskins arrives at Mezzo for the 'Maid in Manhattan' after party February 27, 2003 in London, England. (Photo by Bruno Vincent/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Bob Hoskins arrives for San Sebastian International Film Festival (14 of27)
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SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 27: Bob Hoskins attends the photo shoot during the San Sebastian International Film Festival on September 27, 2002 at Kursaal Palace in San Sebastian, Spain. (Photo by Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Enough Premiere(15 of27)
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405672 22: Actor Bob Hoskins arrives for the world premiere of 'Enough' May 21, 2002 at Loews Lincoln Square Theatre in New York City. (Photo by Mark Mainz/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Film - "Mona Lisa" Oscars Photocall(16 of27)
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British actor Bob Hoskins shows his pleasure as he hears that he has been nominated for the best Actor Oscar for his role in the film "Mona Lisa", in which he starred with Michael Caine. (credit:PA)
Horse Racing - Bob Champion and Aldaniti Sponsored Walk - London(17 of27)
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The 1981 Grand National winners, jockey Bob Champion and Aldaniti in London with actor Bob Hoskins, to announce the Aldaniti Aintree Sponsored Walk. The 16 year old horse is to walk from London to Liverpool, ridden by a host of riders, including celebrities, aiming to raise 500,000 for the Bob Champion Cancer Trust. (credit:PA)
Film - Bob Hoskins(18 of27)
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British actor Bob Hoskins (credit:PA)
Film - "Mona Lisa" Oscars Photocall(19 of27)
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British actor Bob Hoskins shows his pleasure as he hears that he has been nominated for the best Actor Oscar for his role in the film "Mona Lisa", in which he starred with Michael Caine. (credit:PA)
Charity - Sahara Drive - Bob Hoskins - London(20 of27)
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Singer Cliff Richard helps film star Bob Hoskins plan his route across the Sahara desert, outside the House of Lords in London before setting off for a long charity drive to Southern Algeria. Mr Hoskins is among 40 drivers making the journey in 15 Land Rovers and London taxi to raise money for Saharawi refugees forced into exile by the annexation of the Western Sahara by Morocco. (credit:PA)
Transport - Saharaman Aid Trust Charity Drive(21 of27)
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Bob Hoskins, right, and Lord Winchilsea, founder of the Saharaman Aid Trust, outside the House of Lords in London, before setting off for a long charity drive to Southern Algeria. They are amongst 40 drivers making the Journey in 15 Land Rovers and a London taxi to raise money for Saharawi refugees living in camps since their land was annexed by Morocco 13 years previously. (credit:PA)
Theatre - Globe Royal Gala of The Merchant of Venice - Phoenix Theatre, London(22 of27)
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Sam Wanamaker (centre) with actors Bob Hoskins (left) and Michael Caine at the Phoenix Theatre in London for the Globe Royal Gala, a special performance of Peter Hall's production of The Merchant of Venice. (credit:PA)
Film - The Cotton Club Gala Charity Premiere - Odeon, Leicester Square, London(23 of27)
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British actor Bob Hoskins - one of the stars in Francis Coppola's The Cotton Club - on arrival at the Odeon, Leicester Square, London, for the gala charity premiere of the film, which aids the Guy's Hospital Children's (credit:PA)
Film - Evening Standard Awards - Savoy Hotel, London(24 of27)
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British actor Bob Hoskins and his wife, Linda, arrive at London's Savoy Hotel, when the star of "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" was named Best Actor of 1988 in the annual Evening Standard Awards. (credit:PA)
Film - Bafta Awards - Grosvenor House Hotel, London(25 of27)
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Actors Bob Hoskins, left, and Michael Gambon with their Bafta awards after the British Academy of film and Television Arts at London's Grosvenor House Hotel, London. Hoskins was named Best Actor for his role in the film "Mona Lisa" and Gambon won his award, Best Television Actor, for the title role in Dennis Potter's drama series "The Singing Detective". (credit:PA)
Entertainment - Bob Hoskins Waxwork - Madame Tussaud's, London(26 of27)
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British actor Bob Hoskins offers a drink to his waxwork counterpart at Madame Tussaud's Waxwork Museum in London. (credit:PA)
Film - "Mona Lisa" Oscars Photocall(27 of27)
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British actor Bob Hoskins gets a hugs as he hears that he has been nominated for the best Actor Oscar for his role in the film "Mona Lisa", in which he starred with Michael Caine. (credit:PA)

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