"Harry Potter" Actor David Ryall Dead At 79

British actor David Ryall has died. He was 79.

Best known most recently for his character as Elphias Doge in the seventh "Harry Potter" movie, 2010's "Deathly Hallows: Part 1", he passed away on Christmas Day.

"Sherlock" star Mark Gatiss announced the sad news on twitter, writing: "The great David Ryall left us on Christmas Day. A twinkling, brilliant, wonderful actor I was privileged to call a friend. RIP."


Ryall's daughter Charlie later confirmed the news on twitter, writing: "Please take a moment to remember his huge five-decade-spanning career outside of the more well-known TV & film. Not just Harry Potter."


R.I.P David Ryall


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