Bob Hoskins

For many viewers, the Oscars are are chance to snark and make fun of everything that happens on stage (and can you blame ‘em?). But then the “In Memoriam” segment comes around and reduces even the most cynical person to puddle of bubbling tears. The 2015 Oscars “In Memoriam” is no different, offering a whirlwind tour through a year’s worth of beloved people who passed away. Get ready ... it’s about to get a little dusty in here.

He was one of those actors we all enjoyed watching but could almost never come up with his name. Bob Hoskins, who died yesterday at 71, was in many hit movies over his long career.  He was Oscar nominated for Mona Lisa (1986).  He was memorable in Who Framed Roger Rabbitt (1988), Mermaids (with Cher, 1990), Hook (1991, as Smee) and Nixon (1995, as J...

Oscar-nominated actor Bob Hoskins, best known for his roles in 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit,' 'Brazil,' 'Hook,' and 'The Long Good Friday,' has died at the age of 71 after a bout with pneumonia.

Actor Bob Hoskins has announced today that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease and will retire from acting at the age of 69.