March 28, 2024

R.I.P. Richard Griffiths

65-year-old legendary British actor Richard Griffiths has died after complications following heart surgery.

Though widely known for his role as Harry’s pompous uncle Vernon Dursley in the “Harry Potter” films, Griffith’s career has been one of much acclaim and some stunning films, and shows such as his starring role as Henry Crabbe in the mid-1990s TV series “Pie in the Sky”.

Films he has worked on include “Withnail and I,” “Gorky Park,” “Sleepy Hollow,” “The Naked Gun 2 1/2,” “Stage Beauty,” “Venus,” and “Hugo”.

He also scored multiple awards for his work on the stage play of “The History Boys,” and reprised the role for the film adaptation.

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