Hoskins's father was a shy man, a bookkeeper; his mother, a nursery school cook, was more of an extrovert. Bob was their only child, born in 1942. By the mid-1980s he was an established Hollywood star with appearances in blockbusters including Who
Bob Hoskins, the actor best known for his roles in Who Framed Roger Rabbit, The Long Good Friday, and Mona Lisa, died on Tuesday after suffering from pneumonia. He was 71.
LONDON — British actor Bob Hoskins, best known for roles where he alternated gruffness and tenderness in “The Long Good Friday,” “Mona Lisa” and “Who Framed Roger Rabbit,” died of pneumonia on Tuesday. He was 71. His agent said he died in
His wife Linda and children Alex, Sarah, Rosa and Jack said: '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
His wife Linda and children Alex, Sarah, Rosa and Jack said: '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