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Ronald Pickup, the British actor who starred inThe Best Exotic Marigold Hotel filmsand played the Archbishop of Canterbury in The Crown, has died. He was 80.

Ronald Pickup, an actor known for his roles in "The Crown," "Darkest Hour" and "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel," has died. He was 80.

Ronald Pickup, who appeared in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and its sequel among more than 150 film, TV and stage credits spanning a half-century, died Wednesday after a long illness. He was 80. His agent confirmed the news to the BBC today.

Antonio Ferme editorRonald Pickup, the British actor best known for his roles in “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” films and “The Crown,” died on Feb. 24.

Actor Ronald Pickup, best known for his roles in the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel films and The Crown, has died aged 80. The star died on Wednesday surrounded by his wife Lans Traverse and family, according to his agent.

BBC that the thespian “passed away peacefully yesterday after a long illness surrounded by his wife and family. He will be deeply missed.”The Chester native’s big break occurred in 1964 when he played an unnamed physician in “Doctor Who” episode “The Tyrant Of France.”From there, Pickup went on to appear in a smorgasbord of films, including “The Day of the Jackal”(1973), the Bond flick “Never Say Never Again” (1982), and “The Mission” (1986).

direct to your inboxRonald Pickup has died at the age of 80 after a long illness, his agent has confirmed.The actor was best known for his roles in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel films and TV series The Crown, in which he played the Archbishop of Canterbury.Agent Jean Diamond said in a statement released today: “Ronald Pickup, actor, aged 80, passed away peacefully yesterday after a long illness surrounded by his wife and family.“He will be deeply missed.”Pickup's long career saw him star in theatre, film and television.His first major TV role came in 1964 when he starred in Doctor Who episode The Tyrant Of France as a physician.He told the PA news agency in 2012 that his favourite role was when he played writer George Orwell in Crystal

English actor Ronald Pickup, who was better known for his role as the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel star, has died at the age of 80 after battling a long illness.A spokesperson confirmed that the icon had been surrounded by his close loved ones as he passed away yesterday.His agent told the PA news agency: "Ronald Pickup actor aged 80 passed away peacefully yesterday after a long illness surrounded by his wife and family."He will be deeply missed."Ronald began his TV career back in 1964, first training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art's in London before becoming an Associate Member.It was at the RADA that he first clapped eyes on his wife Lans Traverse and the pair were married soon after.The TV star leaves behind two children Simon and

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.