British actor Roy Dotrice dies aged 94

British actor Roy Dotrice dies aged 94

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British actor Roy Dotrice dies aged 94
In this file photo dated June 4, 2000, Roy Dotrice poses with his Tony award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for his work in "A Moon For The Misbegotten", at the 54th annual Tony Awards ceremony in New York. (AP file photo)

LONDON: The family of veteran British actor Roy Dotrice says he has died in his London home. He was 94.

Dotrice was known for his role as Leopold Mozart in the Oscar-winning film Amadeus and his many theatre roles.

He won many accolades throughout his lengthy career including a Tony Award in 2000 for his role in the Broadway revival of A Moon for the Misbegotten.

Dotrice was also a member of the Royal Air Force prior to his acting career.

He was honoured by Queen Elizabeth II in 2008 when he was made an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.

His family said his three daughters, grandchildren and great-grandson were with him when he died Monday.

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