Actor Bob Hoskins dies aged 71

Bob Hoskins has died at the age of 71-years-old it has been confirmed.

Clair Dobbs, agent of Bob Hoskins has confirmed Bob Hoskins has died following pneumonia. The star retired from work in 2012 and was nominated for best actor of Mona Lisa.

His family confirmed in a statement he died in hospital last night "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."