Albert Finney, Oscar-Nominated Star of ‘Tom Jones’ and ‘Bourne’ Movies, Dies at 82

British actor began his career at the Royal Shakespeare Company before starring in movies such as “Erin Brockovich” and “Skyfall”

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Albert Finney, the British actor who starred in “Tom Jones,” “Erin Brockovich” and the “Bourne” movies, has died. He was 82.

The five-time Oscar nominee had been suffering from a short illness, according to BBC News on Friday.

A statement from a family spokesperson to the BBC 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.”

The Guardian reported that the veteran actor died of a chest infection at the Royal Marsden hospital near London, England, which specializes in cancer treatment.

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