Oscar-nominated actor Albert Finney has been remembered by many of his peers and co-stars on social media, after news of his death broke on Friday.
The Annie star died at the age of 82, with his family revealing the British actor "passed away peacefully after a short illness with those closest to him by his side".
The star appeared in tens of films during his 52-year career, including Tom Jones (1963), Murder on the Orient Express (1974) and Erin Brockovich (2000). Finney's last role was in 2012's Skyfall, the twenty-third film in the James Bond series.
With multiple Academy Awards nominations to his name, as well as Golden Globes, Emmys, Baftas and an Olivier Award, Finney was an inspiration to many of the industry's finest during his esteemed career.
Here, we round up some of the most heart-warming tributes paid to the actor following his death.
Skyfall co-star Daniel Craig:
"I'm deeply saddened by the news of Albert Finney's passing," he told the BBC. "The world has lost a giant. Wherever Albert is now, I hope there are horses and good company."
Annie co-star Bernadette Peters:
So sad to hear of the passing of Albert Finney . I had the great pleasure of working with him on ‘Annie’ the movie. Who could forget him in Tom Jones .RIP we will miss you!!!❤️
— Bernadette Peters (@OfficialBPeters) February 8, 2019
Comedian, actor and novelist David Walliams:
The beautiful Albert Finney. pic.twitter.com/pNkq7tZhEi
— David Walliams HQ (@davidwalliams) February 8, 2019
Baby Driver director Edgar Wright:
"Whatever people say I am, that's what I'm not." RIP Albert Finney, the original Angry Young Man, thanks for 'Saturday Night, Sunday Morning', 'Miller’s Crossing', 'Two For The Road', 'Gumshoe', 'The Dresser', 'Before The Devil Knows You’re Dead', 'Tom Jones' & so many others... pic.twitter.com/TKGJYKcK8Z
— edgarwright (@edgarwright) February 8, 2019
Erin Brockovich co-star Julia Roberts:
"It was my terrific joy and privilege to work with Albert," she told the Hollywood Reporter. "His talent was eclipsed only by his enormous heart."
Director Ava DuVernay:
I remember seeing SHOOT THE MOON with my Aunt Denise when I was about 10 years old. And then seeing ANNIE a few weeks later with my Mom. Then putting together that the father in both was the same man and thinking - wow, that’s what acting means. Thank you, Albert Finney. 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/QyXOY0rKSO
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) February 8, 2019
Happy Days star Henry Winkler:
The Way of the Gun director Christopher McQuarrie:
Welsh actor and Beauty and the Beast star Luke Evans:
from Daddy Warbucks to Winston Churchill, great career, great actor, great life. RIP #AlbertFinney pic.twitter.com/bLH5lmV0Rj
— Luke Evans (@TheRealLukevans) February 8, 2019
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts:
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Albert Finney. The recipient of the BAFTA Fellowship in 2001, Finney will be warmly remembered for his powerful performances in Saturday Night and Sunday Morning, Tom Jones, Big Fish and many more. pic.twitter.com/SwuaV84cGE
— BAFTA (@BAFTA) February 8, 2019
The Walking Dead star David Morrissey:
One of the true great. Both on stage and screen. A powerhouse of an actor. A real hero of mine. RIP Albert Finney https://t.co/FuSu6948tS
— David Morrissey (@davemorrissey64) February 8, 2019
Victoria actor Rufus Sewell:
Very sad to hear about Albert Finney. I had the enormous privilege of working with him early on. Apart from being effortlessly great he was also a great all round example of how to behave. https://t.co/mZXeqmWrqJ
— Rufus Sewell 💙 (@FredrikSewell) February 8, 2019
Actress Marg Helgenberger:
I was lucky enough to have worked with the late great Albert Finney in the film ERIN BROCKOVICH. An extraordinary & generous actor who oozed charm & mischievousness. Do yourself a favor & watch one of his performances this weekend. My thoughts are with his family.
— Marg Helgenberger (@MargHelgen) February 8, 2019
Westworld star Jeffrey Wright:
FINNEY!!!
— Jeffrey Wright (@jfreewright) February 8, 2019
I made a habit of watching The Dresser before starting every play I did...to see it all done right. Tried to see him on stage w/ Tom Courtenay in London once, but tickets sold out to the gills. Regret not seeing him.
He was supreme. One of the absolute G.O.A.T.
RIP https://t.co/jwghulfijU
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