Albert Finney Dead At 82 - Stars Mourn On Twitter

Sad news for the world of cinema. Albert Finney has died.
The British actor first burst onto the scene as a hunky heartthrob in 1963’s Tom Jones, which got him his first of FIVE (!!!) Oscar nominations.
You may also know him from as the title character in 1970’s Scrooge, as a tough-as-nails crime boss in Miller’s Crossing, as Churchill in HBO‘s The Gathering Storm, as Daddy Warbucks in 1982’s Annie, or as the prevaricating patriarch (and older version of Ewan McGregor) in Big Fish.
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But perhaps his most iconic role was as Erin Brockovich‘s gruff-with-a-big-heart boss, Ed Masry.
A family spokesperson released a statement confirming the star “passed away peacefully after a short illness with those closest to him by his side.”
He was 82 years old.
Remembrances came quickly on Twitter as actors and directors said goodbye:

So sad to hear of the passing of Albert Finney . I had the great pleasure of working with him on ‘Annie’ the movie. Who could forget him in Tom Jones .RIP we will miss you!!!❤️

— Bernadette Peters (@OfficialBPeters) February 8, 2019

"Whatever people say I am, that's what I'm not." RIP Albert Finney, the original Angry Young Man, thanks for 'Saturday Night, Sunday Morning', 'Miller’s Crossing', 'Two For The Road', 'Gumshoe', 'The Dresser', 'Before The Devil Knows You’re Dead', 'Tom Jones' & so many others… pic.twitter.com/TKGJYKcK8Z

— edgarwright (@edgarwright) February 8, 2019

from Daddy Warbucks to Winston Churchill, great career, great actor, great life. RIP #AlbertFinney pic.twitter.com/bLH5lmV0Rj

— Luke Evans (@TheRealLukevans) February 8, 2019

“Don’t let the bastards grind ya down” #RIP pic.twitter.com/OVPesMbglG

— Stephen Merchant (@StephenMerchant) February 8, 2019

I remember seeing SHOOT THE MOON with my Aunt Denise when I was about 10 years old. And then seeing ANNIE a few weeks later with my Mom. Then putting together that the father in both was the same man and thinking – wow, that’s what acting means. Thank you, Albert Finney. ???????? pic.twitter.com/QyXOY0rKSO

— Ava DuVernay (@ava) February 8, 2019

Saddened to hear of the passing of the great #AlbertFinney – a truly wonderful performer whom I greatly admired from an early age. Our condolences to his family and friends. RIP pic.twitter.com/jKvcGsiFUE

— Cary Elwes (@Cary_Elwes) February 8, 2019

The old man's still an artist with a Thompson. RIP Albert Finney pic.twitter.com/F83GUJVq9k

— Stephen Colbert (@StephenAtHome) February 8, 2019

Albert Finney is gone…

The Best.

But more than our greatest actor…

What the Germans call "Ein Mensch"

— John Cleese (@JohnCleese) February 8, 2019

We are very sad to hear Albert Finney has passed away at the age of 82. The five-time Oscar nominee played gameskeeper Kincade in SKYFALL (2012). pic.twitter.com/8uzZbfwSi2

— James Bond (@007) February 8, 2019