Frank Finlay has died at the age of 89.
Frank Finlay
The 'Three Musketeers' actor passed away yesterday (30.01.16), surrounded by his loved ones, it has been announced on his website.
A posting on FrankFinlay.net read: "We are very saddened to announce that Frank died today 30 January 2016 at home surrounded by his family. He was a fine actor and will be very much missed by his friends and family."
Tributes for the star - who was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his portrayal of Iago in 'Othello' in 1965 - have been flooding in on social media.
Sir Roger Moore remembered him as a "great co-star" in 'The Wild Geese', while Alexander Armstrong, who starred with Frank in TV show 'Life Begins' in 2006, praised the "astonishing actor and wonderful man".
He wrote: "Oh Lord, and Frank Finlay too. My father-in-law in Life Begins, an astonishing actor and wonderful man. What a sad, sad day.(sic)"
Actor and writer Mark Gatiss said: "Bouquets to the great Frank Finlay. Musketeer, vampire hunter, green-eyed Iago. A wonderfully fiery presence on stage and screen. RIP."
David Essex tweeted: "So sorry that dear Frank Finlay passed away yesterday. He was a wonderful Actor and a gentleman. As Bligh in Mutiny he was inspiring RIP."
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