I was saddened to learn of the passing of Bob Hoskins yesterday.
Bob Hoskins was an amazing talent, his career spanning decades beginning in 1971. His talent for characters was unending, ranging from the serious to the silly.
The first time I saw Bob Hoskins was as washed up private detective , Eddie Valiant, in the hit “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?”, I can still see the scenes between the two of them. How about Mr Smee in Hook? His last movie was “Snow White and the Huntsman”
He had a mastery of accents and language, he could play an American to any variety of Brit, from cockney to formal. He could take you through a amazing variety of emotions with just a look or a phrase.
He announced his retirement in August 2012, siting his ongoing battle with Parkinson’s. He died due to a bout of pneumonia.
He was a treat to watch and will be missed.
Peaches Prattlings 