Acting legend Bob Hoskins has announced he has Parkinson’s and is to retire from acting. The British actor has over 70 film credits to his name. Hoskins was diagnosed last autumn.

The 69-year-old actors publicist released this statement on Wednesday:

“Bob Hoskins wishes to announce that he will be retiring from acting, following his diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease last autumn. He wishes to thank all the great and brilliant people he has worked with over the years, and all of his fans who have supported him during a wonderful career,”

“Bob is now looking forward to his retirement with his family, and would greatly appreciate that his privacy be respected at this time.”

Other legends that have Parkinson’s include Muhammad Ali and Micheal J Fox. Micheal J Fox sometimes still acts, he was recently seen in The Good Wife.

We wish Hoskins all the best.