Actor Bob Hoskins, known for 'Roger Rabbit,' dies at 71

The Long Good Friday is not the most successful film to star Bob Hoskins, who has died at the age of 71. (That would be the 1988 blockbuster Who Framed Roger Rabbit.) It may not even be the British actor's best gangster 

British actor Bob Hoskins, who rose to fame for his performance in the film "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" and dozens of others, has died after a bout of pneumonia at the age of 71, his publicist said on Wednesday. A statement issued on behalf of his wife

'Fresh Air' Remembers British Actor Bob Hoskins. May 02, 201412:04 PM ET. Listen to the Story. Fresh Air. 14 min 55 sec. Playlist; Download. Hoskins, who played a human detective in a world of cartoon characters in the acclaimed movie Who Framed Roger 

Known for his roles in films such as Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, Brazil and the infamous Super Mario Bros movie, beloved British actor Bob Hoskins passed away yesterday at the age of 71. A familiar face on the big and 

British actor Bob Hoskins, who rose to fame for his performance in the film "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" and dozens of others, has died after a bout of pneumonia at the age of 71, his publicist said on Wednesday. A statement issued on behalf of his wife