British actor Bob Hoskins, famous for such flims as Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Mermaids, Hook, and Super Mario Bros, has died today at the age of 71, from complications of pneumonia.

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Hoskins was a talented and legendary actor, and as gamers touched our hearts when he accepted the role of Mario in 1993. He will join Dennis Hopper as one of the film's deceased actors. He will be missed.