RIP Bob Hoskins, star of Who Framed Roger Rabbit

[BDBoop]

Dead at age 71.

My daughter was only seven when we saw the movie, she couldn't figure out why this scene had me in stitches.



Until she was much older.

'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' star Bob Hoskins dies at 71 - Entertainment - TODAY.com

"We are devastated by the loss of our beloved Bob. Bob died peacefully at a hospital last night surrounded by family," his family wrote in a statement shared with NBC News on Wednesday. "We ask that you respect our privacy during this time and thank you for your messages of love and support."

Hoskins, who was a staple in the British film industry, was perhaps best known for his part in "Roger Rabbit" playing detective Eddie Valient. The role earned him a Golden Globe nomination for best actor in a comedy musical. Hoskins also earned an Oscar nod for his portrayal of ex-con George in 1986's "Mona Lisa." He went on to star in "Mermaids" with Cher, portrayed Smee in "Hook" and played J. Edgar Hoover in "Nixon." His last Hollywood role was in 2012's "Snow White and the Huntsman," in which he played elder dwarf Muir.

He was survived by his wife and four children.

 

[Swagger]

Roger Rabbit?!

Hoskins' finest performance was playing Harry Shand in The Long Good Friday. The look of sheer terror on Helen Mirren's face at the end was what acting used to be about.

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmNsR5zIHY4"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmNsR5zIHY4[/ame]​

 

[BDBoop]

Thank you. But I went with the movie that was dearest to my heart, based on my daughter's favorite movie.

 

[Swagger]

The pleasure's all mine. Although I doubt The Long Good Friday would've been suitable viewing material for a girl who was happy watching Roger Rabbit. TLGF was incredibly violent, even by today's standards.

 

[Moonglow]

I enjoyed all movies he was in..I enjoyed his acting..

 

[BDBoop]

The pleasure's all mine. Although I doubt The Long Good Friday would've been suitable viewing material for a girl who was happy watching Roger Rabbit. TLGF was incredibly violent, even by today's standards.

Yeah - I don't do violence. I still haven't seen American Psycho. Although? Maybe I could reconsider. I did love Kill Bill.

 

[westwall]

One of my favorite actors of all time passed away yesterday. Most of you will know him from who framed Roger Rabbit, but I remember him most for his role in The Long Good Friday...one of the best gangster flicks of all time...


[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVVrZJaN1IU]"The mafia? I've shit 'em!" - Long Good Friday final scene - YouTube[/ame]

 

[NLT]

Farewell, I remember him as Pink Floyds Manager in the movie "The Wall".