'The Full Monty' Star Tom Wilkinson 'Died Suddenly' In His Home

Tom Wilkinson, best known for his role in 1997's 'The Full Monty', passed away at the age of 75.

The actor died in his home with his wife and family by his side, a statement from his publicist confirmed.

"It is with great sadness that the family of Tom Wilkinson announce that he died suddenly at home on December 30. His wife and family were with him," the statement read. "The family asks for privacy at this time."

It is unclear what the exact cause of death is at this time.

Wilkinson also appeared in other movies including 'Batman Begins,' 'Michael Clayton,' 'Valkyrie,' and 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.'

The late actor appeared in several films, but it wasn't until 1997 that he got his big break. Wilkinson starred in the 1997 comedy 'The Full Monty,' in which he received the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role.

Wilkinson reprised his role in an FX television series 26 years later.

Tom Wilkinson also starred in films such as 'The Lone Ranger,' alongside Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer, and 'The Samaritan' alongside Samuel L. Jackson.

The late actor also starred in the TV miniseries 'The Kennedys,' which also featured Greg Kinnear and Katie Holmes.

In addition to his BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for 'The Full Monty,' Wilkinson was also nominated in 2001 for Academy Awards for actor in a leading role for 'In The Bedroom' and for a supporting role in 2007 for 'Michael Clayton.'

Nine years ago, Wilkinson admitted that getting older is "complicated."

"Some things become much clearer, I think. And then other things become much... it's complicated getting old," he said in the interview at the time." And I haven't really come to terms with it. Just... let's not go there!"

He also joked about how watching his films is 'unnerving.'

"It's always unnerving and increasingly, you look, and you think, 'who is that old fat man? oh it's me!'" he joked while on stage.

He went on to describe how "in my mind, I'm about 39 [and] there's a thing in one of the newspapers in England called 'what do you see when you look in the mirror?'"

"And I think if I was ever asked to do that, when I look in the mirror, it's not what I look like that I'm interested in; It's who I am," Wilkinson explained, adding, "You look in the mirror, and you think who is this person that I've been looking at fairly continuously for all this time -- and that's a bit of a mystery."

When speaking to the 18 months Wilkinson didn't act or land any jobs, he explained that despite being turned down, "I was always fairly optimistic, I would never really get depressed."

"Talent is important, but it's not the most important thing. The most important thing is [that] you've got to be able to take setbacks. You've got to have a thick skin," he advised to aspiring actors. "You've got to be able to go for a job you think you're perfect for and not get it and not feel bitter at the end of it. [You have to think] 'That's alright, the next one I'll get'."

Rest in peace, Tom Wilkinson.