Bob Hoskins famously was up for the role of Al Capone in 1986’s “The Untouchables,” but had it snatched away and given to Robert De Niro. That didn’t faze the English actor, who passed ...

“Bob Hoskins wishes to announce that he will be retiring from acting, following his diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease last autumn,” the announcement states.

John Leguizamo honored Bob Hoskins on Wednesday by remembering their time together making the recently-deceased actor's “biggest disappointment” — the “Super Mario Bros.” movie.

British actor Bob Hoskins, whose varied career ranged from noir drama "Mona Lisa" to animated fantasy "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" has died aged 71. A family statement released Wednesday by agent ...

Like us on Facebook. LONDON — British actor Bob Hoskins, whose varied career ranged from noir drama “Mona Lisa” to animated fantasy “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” has died aged 71.

Bob Hoskins Dies; Critic's AppreciationStill I’m forever grateful for that twist of fate. I can’t imagine anyone else in so many of his roles. Whether fully bearded as the silly Smee ...

My time with the talented Bob Hoskins was short but incredibly sweet. My heart goes out to his family – He will be dearly missed. – Charlize Theron (@CharlizeAfrica) April 30, 2014 ...

Bob Hoskins—the actor known for playing tough guys who deep down had hearts of gold—has died, his publicist said Wednesday. He was 71 years old and although best known for playing gruff ...

Long before Bryan Singer rounded up Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry and company for 2000's X-Men, Claremont was dreaming of his ideal X-Men movie, wherein Bob Hoskins would be his Wolverine.

LONDON (KABC) -- Bob Hoskins, best known for films like "Mona Lisa" and "Who Framed Roger Rabbit," has died at the age of 71. An agent confirmed the British actor died following a bout of pneumonia.

British character actor Bob Hoskins, who has died at age 71, made a career playing tough guys, gangsters and blue-collar blokes with a unique combination of menace and charm.

Actor Bob Hoskins passed away yesterday at the age of 71 from pneumonia. This Sept. 20, 2010 file photo shows British actor Bob Hoskins arriving for the World Premiere of "Made in Dagenham" in London.