The world lost yet another incredible actor yesterday when Bob Hoskins passed away in the hospital on April 29. Today, April 20, his agent announced that he died of pneumonia at 71-years-old. He retired from acting in Autumn, 2011 after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, but leaves behind a large body of work. He leaves behind his wife, four children, and endless fans who remember and appreciate his talent as he entertained the masses through the film industry.
Hoskins is most popularly known for his roles as Mario in "Super Mario Bros." (1993), Smee in "Hook" (1991), and Eddie Valiant in "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" (1988). During his 43-year career as an actor, Hoskins gained over 100 acting credits and numerous awards for his work. He ranged from drama to crime to comedy to any combination of genres.
While millions of people remember Bob Hoskins for his popular film roles, there are surely many bits of Bob Hoskins trivia the average fan doesn't know. The attached list contains ten things (plus a bonus!) that you probably didn't know about Bob Hoskins as he spent 71 years with us, entertaining for over half his life.