Ronald Pickup dead: The Crown and Best Exotic Marigold Hotel star dies, aged 80
Ronald Pickup, best known for his roles in the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel films and TV drama Orwell On Jura, has died at the age of 80
14:40, 25 FEB 2021
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The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel actor Ronald Pickup has died at the age of 80.
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