Ronald Pickup dead: Best Exotic Marigold Hotel star dies after long illness
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mirror.co.ukActor 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 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." The father of two trained at RADA before he then joined Olivier's National Theatre Company at the Old Vic.
After seven years onstage he moved onto the small screen where he found acclaim playing George Orwell in Orwell on Jura. For the latest news and breaking news visit Mirror.co.uk/3am.
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