Oscar-nominated actor Albert Finney dies at age 82

Actor Albert Finney, known for films like Skyfall, Tom Jones, Erin Brockovich, and Murder on the Orient Express, "passed away peacefully after a short illness," his family confirmed to The Associated Press on Friday. He was 82.

The Oscar-nominated actor made a name for himself as one of the most prominent British actors after his debut film in 1960, The Entertainer, reports Deadline. His career continued through Big Fish in 2003 and The Bourne Ultimatum in 2007. He won several BAFTA and SAG awards, along with multiple Golden Globes. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor four times, for his roles in Tom Jones, Murder on the Orient Express, The Dresser, and Under the Volcano.

AP writes that he died of a chest infection at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London. He said in 2012 that he had been treated for kidney cancer for five years, undergoing surgery and chemotherapy.

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"We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Albert Finney," the British Academy wrote on Twitter. "Finney will be warmly remembered for his powerful performances."