Pete Postlethwaite, R. I. P.

Pete Postlethwaite, Actor, Dies at 64 - NYTimes.com: "Oscar-nominated British actor Pete Postlethwaite, described by director Steven Spielberg as 'the best actor in the world,' has died at age 64 after a long battle with cancer.

Longtime friend and journalist Andrew Richardson said Monday that Postlethwaite died in a hospital Sunday.

A gritty and powerful actor, Postlethwaite was nominated for an Oscar for his role in the 1993 film 'In The Name Of The Father.'"

Hat tip to Jeff Meyerson.