Hoskins reveals Parkinson's

LONDON. Bob Hoskins has announced his retirement from acting, aged 69, after Parkinson's disease was diagnosed last northern autumn.

By InvestSMART · 10 Aug 2012

By InvestSMART ·
10 Aug 2012

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LONDON. Bob Hoskins has announced his retirement from acting, aged 69, after Parkinson's disease was diagnosed last northern autumn.

The Oscar-nominated star of The Long Good Friday and Mona Lisa said he had enjoyed a wonderful career and wished to spend time with his family.

In an interview published in April, Hoskins discussed retirement but gave no hints about his diagnosis. He said: "I'm trying to retire. I'm not doing very well at it though. Every time I say, 'Nah, I don't want to do it', they say, 'Bob, I've got a little swansong here'."

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Frequently Asked Questions about this Article…

Who is Bob Hoskins and why did he announce his retirement?

Bob Hoskins is an Oscar‑nominated actor known for films such as The Long Good Friday and Mona Lisa. He announced his retirement from acting, aged 69, after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease last northern autumn and said he wanted to spend time with his family.

When was Bob Hoskins diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease?

According to the article, Bob Hoskins was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease last northern autumn. The retirement announcement followed that diagnosis.

How old is Bob Hoskins and where was the news reported?

The article states Bob Hoskins is 69 years old and the report was filed from London.

Which of Bob Hoskins’ films and achievements does the article mention?

The article notes Hoskins is an Oscar‑nominated star and specifically mentions his roles in The Long Good Friday and Mona Lisa.

Did Hoskins hint at his Parkinson’s diagnosis in earlier interviews?

No. The article says Hoskins gave an interview published in April discussing retirement but he gave no hints about his Parkinson’s diagnosis in that interview.

What did Hoskins say about trying to retire from acting?

Hoskins told the April interviewers he was trying to retire but wasn’t doing very well at it, joking that every time he said no he was offered a ‘little swansong’ to come back.

Does the article discuss market or company impacts of Hoskins’ retirement for media or entertainment investors?

No. The article focuses on Hoskins’ retirement and Parkinson’s diagnosis and does not discuss any market, company or stock‑market implications for media or entertainment investors.

Where can everyday investors find verification of this celebrity health and retirement news?

The article itself reports the announcement and cites the April interview; for verification investors should refer to the original news report (the London‑filed article) or reputable news outlets covering Bob Hoskins’ retirement and Parkinson’s diagnosis.