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Oliver actor Ron Moody dies aged 91

June 11, 2015 10:37
Ron Moody in costume as Fagin

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Josh Jackman,

Josh Jackman

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Ron Moody, the actor who won a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Fagin in Oliver!, has died aged 91.

Mr Moody, who was also nominated for an Academy Award for his role in the 1968 musical film, died early on Thursday morning.

He leaves behind his wife, Therese Blackbourn Moody, and their six children.

Born Ronald Moodnick to eastern European immigrants in Tottenham, north London, his father changed the family surname to Moody in 1930, but he said Judaism played a large part in his life.