December 23, 2024

‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ Actor Bob Hoskins Dead At 71

Bob Hoskins, the British actor best known in Hollywood for his role as Eddie Valiant in “Who Framed Roger Rabbit,” has died at the age of 71 after coming down with pneumonia according to a statement released by his family.

Hoskins also made a name for himself playing English tough guys in movies like “Mona Lisa” and “The Long Good Friday.”

The actor announced in 2012 that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and that he would be retiring from acting. His final role was in “Snow White and the Huntsman,” starring Kristen Stewart and Chris Hemsworth.

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