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A statement from a family spokesman said: "Albert Finney, aged 82, passed away peacefully after a short illness with those closest to him by his side. "The family request privacy at this sad time." ...

Albert Finney was destined to play Winston Churchill. That was the view of the producers behind the 2002 HBO movie “The Gathering Storm,” which earned Finney his first and only Emmy Award.

Finney was a five-time Oscar nominee for the films Erin Brockovich (2000), Under the Volcano (1984), The Dresser (1983), the original Murder on the Orient Express (1974) and Tom Jones (1963).

Finney made his first professional turn at 19 and appeared in several TV movies, including “She Stoops to Conquer” in 1956 and “The Claverdon Road Job” the following year.

So sad to hear of the passing of Albert Finney . I had the great pleasure of working with him on ‘Annie’ the movie. Who could forget him in Tom Jones .RIP we will miss you!!! ️ ...

Finney made his first professional turn at 19 and appeared in several TV movies, including "She Stoops to Conquer" in 1956 and "The Claverdon Road Job" the following year.

ALBERT Finney, who has died of cancer aged 82, was the son of a Salford bookie and was sceptical when his headteacher put him forward for a scholarship at RADA, the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.

Albert Finney has died at the age of 82, a family spokesman has said. The actor was best known for his roles in Erin Brockovich, Murder On The Orient Express and Annie.