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FAIRFIELD-SUISUN, CALIFORNIA English actor Ronald Pickup poses for photographers on the red carpet ahead of the Royal and World Premiere of the film The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel in central London on Feb. 17, 2015. Pickup has died at the age of 80. (Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty Images/TNS) ‘Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’ star Ronald Pickup dead at 80 Pickup passed away Wednesday after a long illness surrounded by his wife and family, his agent confirmed. “We’re very sad to hear that Ronald Pickup has died,” tweeted the National Theatre on Thursday. “Ronald was an exceptional actor and had a long history with the (National Theatre), starting with 1964′s ‘The Royal Hunt of the Sun.’ He went on to feature in 36 of our productions, and was a regular at The Old Vic under Laurence Olivier.” ....
British actor Ronald Pickup, best known for his roles in "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" and "Darkest Hour," is dead at the age of 80. ....