Best Exotic Marigold Hotel actor Ronald Pickup dies peacefully at the age of 80 after a 'long illness'
His agent confirmed: 'Ronald Pickup actor aged 80 passed away peacefully yesterday after a long illness surrounded by his wife and family'
Ronald is survived by his wife Lans Traverse, who he married in 1964, and children, Rachel Pickup, an actress, and Simon Pickup
He is best known for his role the British-Indian comedies, Best Exotic Marigold Hotel in 2011 and The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel in 2015
The actor played Norman Cousins, an aged lothario, in the films, where he starred alongside Celia Imrie, Judi Dench and Diana Hardcastle