Bob Hoskins has died of pneumonia at the age of 71, his agent Lindy King has confirmed. In a statement, his wife Linda and children, Alex, Sarah, Rosa and Jack, said: We are devastated by the loss of our beloved Bob.ob Hoskins dead: Actor dies after battle with pneumonia, aged 71. 'Bob died peacefully in hospital last night, surrounded by family, following a bout of pneumonia,' a statement from the family read. 1  Jenn Selby.