London (CNN) Albert Finney, the Oscar-nominated British actor best known for his roles in "Annie," "Erin Brockovich" and "Tom Jones," has died after a short illness, according to representatives of his family. "Albert Finney, aged 82, passed away peacefully after a short illness with those closest to him by his side. The actor died from a chest infection at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London on Thursday afternoon, according to the UK's Press Association (PA) news agency. His wife Pene Delmage and son Simon were with Finney at the time of his death. Born in Salford, England, to a working-class family, Finney joined the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art at the age of 17, according to PA.Read More

Source: CNN February 08, 2019 15:13 UTC