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Actor Bob Hoskins dies at 71, publicist says
By CNN Staff
updated 9:27 AM EDT, Wed April 30, 2014
(CNN) -- Oscar-nominated British actor Bob Hoskins, known in part for roles in "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" and "Mermaids," died Tuesday at age 71, his publicist Clair Dobbs said Wednesday.
His passing comes nearly two years after he retired from acting following his diagnosis of Parkinson's disease.
He was perhaps best known for 1988's live-action and animation hybrid "Who Framed Roger Rabbit." In the comedy, he played toon-hating detective Eddie Valiant, who takes takes up the task of proving the innocence of the cartoon title character, accused of murder...
http://www.cnn.com/2014/04/30/showbiz/obit-bob-hoskins/index.html
By CNN Staff
updated 9:27 AM EDT, Wed April 30, 2014
(CNN) -- Oscar-nominated British actor Bob Hoskins, known in part for roles in "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" and "Mermaids," died Tuesday at age 71, his publicist Clair Dobbs said Wednesday.
His passing comes nearly two years after he retired from acting following his diagnosis of Parkinson's disease.
He was perhaps best known for 1988's live-action and animation hybrid "Who Framed Roger Rabbit." In the comedy, he played toon-hating detective Eddie Valiant, who takes takes up the task of proving the innocence of the cartoon title character, accused of murder...
http://www.cnn.com/2014/04/30/showbiz/obit-bob-hoskins/index.html