HomeCherished Number PlatesBob Hoskins passes away aged 71 Jayne Henry May 2, 2014 Cherished Number Plates, Private Number Plates It was announced on Wednesday that British actor Bob Hoskins had passed away at the age of 71. It is said that he passed away peacefully from pneumonia on Tuesday night surrounded by his family and loved ones. Tributes have flooded in from close friends and colleagues most notably actress Helen Mirren who stated that acting with him was like playing with her brother and professionally they had grown up together. Hoskins’ daughter Rosa wrote an emotional tribute on her website stating the 11 life lessons he had taught her some of which included living life to the full, always be yourself and not to worry about what others think.
