The Full Monty star Tom Wilkinson hailed as ‘British acting royalty’ after death
Two-time Oscar-nominated actor Tom Wilkinson has been hailed as “British acting royalty” following his death at the age of 75.
The British actor, well known for his role in The Full Monty as former steel mill foreman Gerald Cooper, suddenly died at home on Saturday, his family said.
His co-star William Snape, who plays Gaz’s (Robert Carlyle) son in the film, said Wilkinson’s death felt like losing a “brother”.
A statement released through Wilkinson’s agent said: “It is with great sadness that the family of Tom Wilkinson announce that he died suddenly at home
