British actor Bob Hoskins has died at the age of 71, it has been announced today.
Bob was well known for his roles in a range of different films and TV dramas including Who Framed Roger Rabbit? and Hook.
Many celebrities and stars of stage and screen have took to twitter to express their condolences;
Omid Djalili:
RIP Bob Hoskins. Worked with him twice. Always a laugh
— Omid Djalili (@omid9) April 30, 2014
Stephen Fry:
Oh no, Bob Hoskins. Gone? That’s awful news. The Long Good Friday one of the best British movies of the modern era. A marvellous man.
— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) April 30, 2014
Lenny Henry:
BBC News – Bob Hoskins dies of pneumonia aged 71 http://t.co/io51ZWGrYt
I worked with Bob several times-he was a gent; funny ,charming& kind
— Lenny Henry (@ITISLENNYHENRY) April 30, 2014
TwitCelebGossip.com send all our thoughts to Bob’s friends and family.