The Full Monty actor Tom Wilkinson dies aged 75

Oscar-nominated British actor Tom Wilkinson has died, aged 75. A statement shared by his agent on behalf of his family said the actor 'died suddenly at home on December 30 while surrounded by his 'wife and family.' Mr Wilkinson was best known for his character Gerald Arthur Cooper in the 1997 comedy ‘The Full Monty,’ for which he received a BAFTA. Throughout his career, he received an Emmy, two Oscar nominations and many other accolades. Mr Wilkinson appeared in dozens of other movies including the 1998 romcom 'Shakespeare In Love', the 2005 Christopher Nolan blockbuster 'Batman Begins', and starred alongside Dame Judi Dench, Dame Penelope Wilton, and Bill Nighy, in the all-British ensemble cast of the 2011 comedy-drama 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel'.