Frank Finlay has died at the age of 89

The 'Three Musketeers' actor passed away yesterday (30.01.16), surrounded by his loved ones, it has been announced on his website.

A posting on FrankFinlay.net read: "We are very saddened to announce that Frank died today 30 January 2016 at home surrounded by his family. He was a fine actor and will be very much missed by his friends and family."

Tributes for the star - who was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his portrayal of Iago in 'Othello' in 1965 - have been flooding in on social media.

Sir Roger Moore remembered him as a "great co-star" in 'The Wild Geese', while Alexander Armstrong, who starred with Frank in TV show 'Life Begins' in 2006, praised the "astonishing actor and wonderful man".

He wrote: "Oh Lord, and Frank Finlay too. My father-in-law in Life Begins, an astonishing actor and wonderful man. What a sad, sad day.(sic)"

Actor and writer Mark Gatiss said: "Bouquets to the great Frank Finlay. Musketeer, vampire hunter, green-eyed Iago. A wonderfully fiery presence on stage and screen. RIP."

David Essex tweeted: "So sorry that dear Frank Finlay passed away yesterday. He was a wonderful Actor and a gentleman. As Bligh in Mutiny he was inspiring RIP