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Terms and conditions apply. * Savings buckets are a feature of Ally Bank's Savings Account. * No ATM fees from Ally Bank at Allpoint and Moneypass ATMs plus we reimburse for fees charged by other ATM owners nationwide up to $10 per statement cycle. * Early direct deposit offers eligible direct deposits up to two days sooner. * Spending buckets are a feature of Ally Bank's Spending Account. by [Megan Gibson](https://time.com/author/megan-gibson/) ## Megan Gibson Apr 30, 2014 1:12 PM UTC  Bob Hoskins in London in 2009. Bob Hoskins in London in 2009.Samir Hussein—Getty Images by [Megan Gibson](https://time.com/author/megan-gibson/) ## Megan Gibson Apr 30, 2014 1:12 PM UTC The actor Bob Hoskins has [died from pneumonia](http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-27224995) at the age of 71, his publicist confirmed on Wednesday. The British actor was best known for his roles in _Who Framed Roger Rabbit_, _The Long Good Friday_ and _Mona Lisa_, for which he was nominated for a Best Actor Oscar in 1987\. Hoskins was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2011 and it wasn’t long before he announced his retirement from acting in 2012\. His last role was in _Snow White and the Huntsman_ in 2012. “We are devastated by the loss of our beloved Bob,” his wife Linda and their children Alex, Sarah, Rosa and Jack said in a statement, after the actor passed away on Tuesday night. “Bob died peacefully at hospital last night surrounded by family, following a bout of pneumonia. We ask that you respect our privacy during this time and thank you for your messages of love and support.” \[[BBC](http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-27224995)\] Watch: Bob Hoskins Greatest Performances ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/82444/actor-bob-hoskins-dies-of-pneumonia-aged-71/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/82444/actor-bob-hoskins-dies-of-pneumonia-aged-71/"},"headline":"Actor Bob Hoskins Dies of Pneumonia Aged 71","datePublished":"2014-04-30T13:12:49.000Z","dateModified":"2026-02-21T07:34:42.580Z","description":"Here's a video look at some of the British actor's greatest roles, from Who Framed Roger Rabbit and The Long Good Friday, to Mona Lisa, which earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Actor in 1987. 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