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Albert Finney, star of 'Erin Brockovich' and 'Under the Volcano', dies at 82

Actor Albert Finney, popularly known as the 'angry young man' of the 1960s, passed away at the age of 82 after suffering from a short illness
UPDATED FEB 8, 2019

Actor Albert Finney, who starred in 'Murder on the Orient Express', 'Erin Brockovich' and 'Skyfall' and was part of Britain's early '60s new wave cinema, died aged 82 after suffering from a short illness, his family announced, according to The Guardian. The actor had revealed in 2011 that he was suffering from kidney cancer.

Finney forged his reputation as the 'angry young man' with his role in 'Saturday Night and Sunday Morning' as Arthur Seaton. The actor received five Oscar nominations in his career but won none and he refused to be knighted.

Finney's film 'Tom Jones' won four Oscar nomination including the Best Picture of the year in 1963 (Getty Images)
Finney's film 'Tom Jones' won four Oscar nomination including the Best Picture of the year in 1963 (Getty Images)
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