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Updated: 25 Feb 2021, 16:03
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BEST Exotic Marigold Hotel star Ronald Pickup has died aged 80 after a long illness, his agent said today.
The actor died surrounded by his wife and family.
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The actor starred in the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel alongside Judi DenchCredit: AP:Associated Press
His agent said the actor tragically passed away on Wednesday, saying: Ronald Pickup actor aged 80 passed away peacefully yesterday after a long illness surrounded by his wife and family. He will be deeply missed.
Pickup had a varied career across theatre, film and television.
His first major part came in 1964 when he starred in Doctor Who episode The Tyrant Of France as a physician.
The Crown as the Archbishop of Canterbury.
In 2017 Pickup starred opposite Gary Oldman as former prime minister Neville Chamberlain in
Darkest Hour, which told the story of the lead up to the outbreak of the Second World War.
Last year he starred in horror film
End Of Term.
Actor and presenter Les Dennis was among those paying tribute.
The former
Family Fortunes host, 67, wrote on Twitter: So sad to hear the wonderful actor Ronald Pickup has died. Saw him in
Waiting for (Godot). He was magnificent. He came and guested on
Coronation Street. He was so down to earth. I was in awe. RIP.
Ronald Pickup, star of The Crown and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, dies aged 80
Actor Ronald Pickup, best known for his roles in the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel films and The Crown, has died at the age of 80, his agent has confirmed
17:36, 25 FEB 2021
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