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Ronald Pickup, Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and The Crown actor, dies at 80 – 9TheFIX
‘Long illness’
Ronald Pickup, an actor best known for his roles in the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel films and Netflix’s The Crown, has died aged 80.
Pickup’s agent confirmed he “passed away peacefully” on February 24 “after a long illness surrounded by his wife and family”, adding the actor will be “deeply missed.”
Ronald Pickup has died aged 80 after a “long illness.” (Getty)
The star began his acting career in the 1960s when he landed a small unnamed role on Doctor Who.
His film credits include The Day of the…
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