The news of Bob Hoskins‘ passing was a blow to the hearts of fans the world over.
But the Who Framed Roger Rabbit? star was a true actor’s actor, so his biggest fanbase was among his fellow craftsmen.
Some knew him personally, some, like fellow Oscar nominee Hugh Jackman were just big, big fans.
A huge loss today. Bob Hoskins. One of my great inspirations was his performance in Mona Lisa, particularly the last scene. A true great!!
— Hugh Jackman (@RealHughJackman) April 30, 2014
See the huge outpouring of love from costars and admirers alike …AFTER THE JUMP!!!
My time with the talented Bob Hoskins was short but incredibly sweet. My heart goes out to his family – He will be dearly missed.
— Charlize Theron (@CharlizeAfrica) April 30, 2014
"The Long Good Friday" is one of my favorite films. RIP Bob Hoskins and his Dunkirk spirit.
— Seth Meyers (@sethmeyers) April 30, 2014
Bob Hoskins was an acting great and a wonderful, kind man. I am truly saddened by his passing. My deepest sympathy to his loved ones.
— christina ricci (@ChristinaRicci) April 30, 2014
Bob Hoskins has passed. And a piece of my childhood goes with him.
RIP
— Evan Rachel Wood (@evanrachelwood) April 30, 2014
Truly saddened by the passing of Bob Hoskins! A truly Gigantic talent & a Gentleman. R.I.P.
— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) April 30, 2014
Tragic news of Bob Hoskins' passing. Terrific man, wonderful actor. Proud to have directed him in Beyond the Sea. RIP.
— Kevin Spacey (@KevinSpacey) April 30, 2014
Oh Bob Hoskins. You were one of my all time favorites. It's a sad day. #RIP
— Jaimie Alexander (@JaimieAlexander) April 30, 2014
R.I.P. Bob Hoskins. He leaves a wonderful body of work. Felicia's Journey is a creepy little gem that few have seen. Worth discovering.
— James Roday (@JamesRoday) April 30, 2014
I did my first ever film with Bob Hoskins. He was and always will be a huge inspiration to me and all the boys in 24/7 rest in peace Bob x
— Jkcorden (@JKCorden) April 30, 2014
RIP Bob Hoskins!!! In your memory I will show my boys Roger Rabbit this weekend.
— Melissa Joan Hart (@MelissaJoanHart) April 30, 2014
RIP Bob Hoskins. The man who can do Roger Rabbit, The Long Good Friday, Mona Lisa, and Mermaids is a rare beast.
— Mark Duplass (@MarkDuplass) April 30, 2014
Harold in LONG GOOD FRIDAY. Eddie in ROGER RABBIT. Just 2 of the memorable characters BOB HOSKINS gave to cinema:http://t.co/uQ3x1gAhnU #RIP
— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) April 30, 2014
Happy days in Bucharest on the set of 'The Wind In The Willows' with Mark Gatiss, Lee Ingleby and lovely Bob Hoskins. pic.twitter.com/5Bc2hdRgRM
— Matternity Leave (@RealMattLucas) April 30, 2014
So sad to hear we've lost the great Bob Hoskins. A true gent & an inspiration. Happy memories of 'the Willows' in '06 pic.twitter.com/99Xv57h7Oc
— Mark Gatiss (@Markgatiss) April 30, 2014
I'm on a plane to Washington DC and there better be a BOB HOSKINS MEMORIAL built there before I land.
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) April 30, 2014
Sad to hear of Bob Hoskins' passing.
— Elijah Wood (@woodelijah) April 30, 2014
RIP Bob Hoskins
— Donald Faison (@donald_faison) April 30, 2014
#RIP #BobHoskins very sad today.
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) April 30, 2014
Oh no, Bob Hoskins. Gone? That’s awful news. The Long Good Friday one of the best British movies of the modern era. A marvellous man.
— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) April 30, 2014
Agent: Actor Bob Hoskins dies at 71 http://t.co/zqRbqG2lvS Oh man, what a terrible loss. A great guy and a superb artist.
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) April 30, 2014
Terribly sad news about Bob Hoskins. A pleasure to have shared the screen with you mate. An Actors actor and a gentleman to boot. RIP
— Nick Frost (@nickjfrost) April 30, 2014
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