Legendary British actor Bob Hoskins known for his role in ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ and ‘The Long Good Friday,’ died Tuesday from pneumonia.
“Bob died peacefully at hospital last night surrounded by family, following a bout of pneumonia. We ask that you respect our privacy during this time and thank you for your messages of love and support.” – His family said in a statement.
His daughter Rosa wrote this on her website: “My darling Dad has died. I loved him to the ends of the earth and he loved me back just the same. These are the lessons he taught me, I will keep them close to my heart and remind myself of them whenever I stumble or falter.”
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Hoskins retired from acting back in 2012 after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
Hoskins is best known for his role as Harold Shand in ‘The Long Good Friday.’ His most memorable role was playing Detective Eddie Valiant in ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit.’ Hoskins also appeared in Steven Spielberg’s ‘Hook’ as Smee, alongside Cher in ‘Mermaids,’ Mario in ‘Super Mario Bros,’ and in his final role as one of the seven dwarves in ‘Snow White and The Huntsman.’
Hoskins is survived by his children, Alex and Sarah with his first wife Jane Livesey and Rosa and Jack with his current wife Linda Banwell.
RIP Bob. You will be missed.
Rosa paid tribute to her dad by writing 11 life lessons she learned from him:
1) Laugh. There’s humour to be found everywhere, even your darkest days there’s something to have a joke about. Laugh long and loud and make other people laugh. It’s good for you.
2) Be yourself. If someone doesn’t like you they’re either stupid , blind, or they’ve got bad taste. Accept who you are, you’ve got no one else to be. Don’t try to change yourself, there’s no point. Don’t apologise. Don’t make excuses. Be yourself and if anyone else doesn’t like it they can f*ck off.
3) Be flamboyant, it’s who you are and always have been. Be eccentric and unique. Don’t try to adapt yourself to someone else’s view of normal. That belongs to them, not you. Like yourself as who you are.
4) Don’t worry about other people’s opinions. Everyone’s a critic, but ultimately what they say only matters if you let it. Don’t believe your own press. People can just as easily sing your praises as they can tear you down. Don’t waste your time on things you can’t change. Let it slide off you like water off a duck’s back.
5) Get angry, it’s ok to lose your temper now and then. If anger stays in, it turns to poison and makes you bitter and sad. Get angry, say your peace, then let it go.
6) What ever you do, always give it a good go. Don’t be afraid of failure and disappointment. If you fall flat on your face then get straight back up. You’ll always regret not trying. Disappointment is temporary, regret is forever.
7) Be generous and kind because you can’t take it with you. When you’ve got something to give, give it without hesitation.
8) Appreciate beauty, take pictures and make memories. Capture it, you never know when it’ll be gone.
9) Don’t take yourself too seriously. People who take themselves too seriously are boring.
10) Never, ever, ever, ever give up. Keep on punching no matter what your up against. You’re only defeated if you give up, so don’t give up.
11) Love with all your heart. In the end, love is the only thing that matters.
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