Full Monty actor Tom Wilkinson dies aged 75
British Oscar-nominated actor Tom Wilkinson, best known for his role in The Full Monty, has died aged 75, his family have announced.
The statement read: “It is with great sadness that the family of Tom Wilkinson announce that he died suddenly at home on December 30. His wife and family were with him. The family asks for privacy at this time.”
In an acting career spanning six decades, Wilkinson is best known for playing Gerald Arthur Cooper in the 1997 comedy, which tells the story of a group of six unemployed steelworkers from Sheffield on their journey to set up an all-male striptease act.
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26 comments
Brought to you by Pfizer….RIP, Tom, you will be missed.
American here. Condolences to Tom's family on the passing of their father and husband A prolific supporting actor who infused passion and believability in all the roles he played. RIP
Big loss! Great actor!
RIP to him. Loved him in Michael Clayton(2007) As Aurthor
Rip Thomas Geoffrey Wilkinson, you will be missed
Ahhh bless. Tom Wilkinson, such a funny, warm and talented man. You left such nice memories with your acting. RIP sir.
Gutted 😞 such a lovely actor and always so watchable. Condolences to all his family and friends ♥️
Also in Batman Begins
Very sad news 🙏 RIP sir condolences to His family and friends 🙏
What does this matter to us
Very sorry to hear of Tom Wilkinson passing, a great actor and always came across as a genuine man. Sincere condolences to family and friends, may Tom R.I.P. 🙏
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Thomas Geoffrey Wilkinson OBE (5 February 1948 – 30 December 2023) was an English actor.
Over his career he received numerous accolades, including a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award – as well as nominations for two Academy Awards and a Laurence Olivier Award.
In 2005, he was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE).
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Flashed up on the bbc website, I had never heard of this man before, not seen any of his films, not even that Monty film.
His role in full monty has warmed my heart time after time, one of my all time favourite, thank you and rest in peace.
I am truly sorry to hear this, I was always happy to see TW in a movie, he elevated his films every time RIP 🌹
Amo esse ator
Very sad, he didn’t look well in the last Full Monty series. A brilliant actor RIP.
Great actor. Memorable his performances in Hotel Marigold and many other films.
What a tremendous talent. So sad.
Really shitty film.
Tragic. So young.
Amazing talent. Wilkinson was such a pleasure to watch on the silver screen. Rest in Peace.
"Martin Chezzlewit" … he was wonderful in 💐RIP
I just got done watching the John Adams mini series. He played Benjamin Franklin and was spectacular. Great actor, rest in peace.