British actor Sir Alan Bates dies

British actor Sir Alan Bates has died.

The 69-year-old died last night at a hospital in London after a long battle with cancer, his agent confirmed today.

He was best known for his performances on screen in films like 'Women In Love' and 'The Fixer', and more recently in 'The Mothman Prophecies'.

His most well-known stage roles came in 'Look Back in Anger' and 'Fortune's Fool'.

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