The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, has died at the age of 80.
The British star died peacefully and surrounded by his family after battling a long illness, his agent Jean Diamond confirmed on Thursday.
The actor had a career spanning more than five decades, but found international fame for his portrayal of bachelor Norman Cousins in the 2012 hit film
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Ronald Pickup as Norman Cousins in the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Courtesy Fox Searchlight
He was nominated, alongside fellow cast members Bill Nighy, Judi Dench, Maggie Smith and Dev Patel, for a SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.
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The ‘Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’ star passed away on Wednesday (24.02.21) after a “long illness”, his agent, Jean Diamond, confirmed on Thursday (25.02.21).
According to BBC News, the agent said: “[Ronald] passed away peacefully yesterday after a long illness surrounded by his wife and family. He will be deeply missed.”
The actor was known for his role as Norman Cousins in the 2012 movie, ‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’ as well as its 2015 sequel, ‘The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’.
Ronald also played the Archbishop of Canterbury in Netflix’s hit royal series ‘The Crown’, and his most recent role was as Neville Chamberlain in 2017’s war drama ‘Darkest Hour’.
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A multi-hyphenate creator, actor Rajesh Tailang discusses his journey in arts as an actor, poet and filmmaker
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A multi-hyphenate creator, actor Rajesh Tailang discusses his journey in arts as an actor, poet and filmmaker
Rajesh Tailang never thought of acting as a ‘profession’. He equates his “incredible journey” as an actor with an “artist pursuing art”. He says, “Through the art of acting, I have seen myself evolve and achieve.”
The actor will be seen in a social drama film titled
Andaman along with Sanjay Mishra. Directed by debutant Smita Singh, the film, whose premise is set in the aftermath of COVID-19 outbreak, was shot in an actual quarantine centre. “It is an inspirational story set inside a quarantine centre in a remote village. The film deals with the harsh realities of our society with a great sense of humour. I play a small rol