The Full Monty star Tom Wilkinson hailed as ‘British acting royalty’ after death

Tom Wilkinson has died aged 75 (Fiona Hanson/PA)

Two-time Oscar-nominated actor Tom Wilkinson has been hailed as “British acting royalty” following his death at the age of 75.

The British actor, well known for his role in The Full Monty as former steel mill foreman Gerald Cooper, suddenly died at home on Saturday, his family said.