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Pete Postlethwaite
English character actor (1946–2011).
Born February 16th, 1946 in Warrington. [ref]
Died January 2nd, 2011 at 64 years old in Shrewsbury (pancreatic cancer). [ref]
Pete Postlethwaite, English actor passed away on January 2nd 2011 at the age of 64 following a lengthy illness. As a renowned actor, Postlethwaite was best known for his roles in films such as The Usual Suspects, Inception and The Lost World: Jurassic Park. He also portrayed roles in the television series Amazing Grace, The Accused, and This Is England 86 and starred in plays such as The Tempest. During his career, Postlethwaite earned two Oscar nominations for his roles in In The Name Of The Father and The Age Of Innocence. He also won two Emmy Awards for his roles in Fall Of Eagles in 1974 and Chamber Of Horrors in 1996 as well as numerous other awards. Postlethwaite is survived by his wife Jacqui and two sons. He will be deeply missed by his friends, family and all of those who appreciated his body of work.
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Born April 16th, 1921 in London Borough of Camden.
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Death commences too early – almost before you’re half-acquainted with life – you meet the other. Tennessee Williams