The actor found global fame with The Crown and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, following a prolific and acclaimed career in the theatre and on television
Ronald Pickup, a highly respected stage actor best known for his roles in The Crown and the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel films, has died at the age of 80.
His agent said he “passed away peacefully yesterday after a long illness surrounded by his wife and family. He will be deeply missed”.
