21 Brilliant Movie Talents We Lost In 2014

18. Bob Hoskins

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Rating: 1942-2014

Immediately adored for his iconic performance opposite an animated bunny for Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Bob Hoskins was a late starter to the acting business, having been a window cleaner and accountant (among other things), but he took to it naturally. After a hugely varied and celebrated career he died aged 71 in April.

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