Best Exotic Marigold Hotel actor Ronald Pickup dies peacefully at the age of 80 after a ‘long illness’
- Actor Ronald Pickup, best known for his roles in the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel films and TV drama Orwell On Jura, has died at the age of 80
- His agent confirmed: ‘Ronald Pickup actor aged 80 passed away peacefully yesterday after a long illness surrounded by his wife and family
- The esteemed star was trained at RADA before joining Olivier’s National Theatre Company at the Old Vic and was well-known in the theatre
Actor Ronald Pickup, best known for his roles in the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel films and TV drama Orwell On Jura, has died at the age of 80.
His agent confirmed: ‘Ronald Pickup actor aged 80 passed away peacefully yesterday after a long illness surrounded by his wife and family.
‘He will be deeply missed.’
The esteemed star was trained at RADA before joining Olivier’s National Theatre Company at the Old Vic and was well-known in the theatre.
He began his TV career back in 1964 with his first big appearance being in Doctor Who, where he played a physician in part 4 of The Reign of Terror.
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Actor Ronald Pickup, best known for his roles in the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel films and TV drama Orwell On Jura, has died at the age of 80