Rest in Peace: David Ryall
Word of another highly regarded actor’s passing arrived today as we mourn the death of David Ryall, most well known as Elphias Doge in 2010’s Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, but who also appeared in the original 1989 British TV-movie “The Woman in Black.” He was 79.
Other horror projects in which Ryall was featured include The League of Gentlemen’s Apocalypse and the TV series “Crooked House” and “Witchcraft.” His other film roles included parts in 2004’s Around the World in 80 Days; 1990’s Truly, Madly, Deeply; and 1980’s The Elephant Man.
Per BBC News, the actor passed away on Christmas Day 2014. The cause of death was not given, but his daughter Charlie, also an actress, said via Twitter: “Please take a moment to remember his huge five-decade-spanning career outside of the more well-known TV & film. Not just Harry Potter.” She added, “Not that I don’t love Harry Potter. I do, I do. But there’s so much more.”
Along with the aforementioned Charlie, Ryall is survived by his son, music manager Jonathan Ryall, and another daughter, singer Imogen Ryall.
Our condolences to David’s family and friends. Godspeed, kind sir!
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