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Richard Griffiths Dies at 65

Actor Richard Griffiths passed away yesterday from complications following heart surgery at age 65. He had a long and honored career, but was probably best known to Harry Potter fans as Harry’s uncle, Vernon Dursley. He also appeared with Emma Watson as Great Uncle Matthew in the 2007 BBC film Ballet Shoes.

Our condolences to Richard Griffiths’ family and friends.

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posted by dook on Friday, March 29th, 2013, filed under Uncategorized.

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18 Responses to “Richard Griffiths Dies at 65”

  1. Arielle says:
    March 29, 2013 at 3:27 pm

    NO! nononononono…. This ruined my day.

  2. Schirin says:
    March 29, 2013 at 3:48 pm

    May he rest in peace, my condolences to his family and friends. He was a fantastic actor!

  3. Nail says:
    March 29, 2013 at 4:26 pm

    This is very sad 🙁

  4. sparkvark111 says:
    March 29, 2013 at 4:39 pm

    Surprised me today. Rest in peace. 🙁

  5. D-one says:
    March 29, 2013 at 6:35 pm

    Guys, don’t be sad, courage! he’s now just performing in another place 😉
    Thanks for everything Richard, very good job 🙂
    See you there!

  6. Heini says:
    March 29, 2013 at 7:35 pm

    Rest in peace Richard Griffiths the one and only Vernon Dursley.

  7. tree says:
    March 29, 2013 at 11:33 pm

    r.i.p

  8. Emma says:
    March 29, 2013 at 11:58 pm

    Very sad and shocked. He will be missed. I totally forgot that he was in ballet shoes. RIP Richard Griffiths 🙁 you will be missed.

  9. Charlotte says:
    March 30, 2013 at 2:49 am

    Dead rest in peace

  10. SamiSoong says:
    March 30, 2013 at 3:54 am

    Wow, what a surprise.He was a terrific actor, and very well loved by the other Potter cast members. I hope they all find peace and comfort, as well as his family.

  11. Thessalie says:
    March 30, 2013 at 11:42 am

    Oh god 🙁

  12. Lorena says:
    March 30, 2013 at 12:21 pm

    I heard it on the radio yesterday! Very sad… He was a great actor 🙂

  13. Hermione_Grangerfan says:
    March 31, 2013 at 1:42 am

    I can’t believe this! He was such a brilliant actor. I didn’t see this news until today, because I was on Spring Break. He will live on forever in the hearts of Harry Potter fans, fans of him, friends, family and all of the productions that he was in. Truly a sad time. May he R.I.P. and keep performing well on the other side.

  14. KS987 says:
    March 31, 2013 at 9:33 am

    I certainly wasn’t expecting this news :(. R.I.P Richard Griffiths. My condolences to his family and friends.

  15. Catherine says:
    March 31, 2013 at 10:44 am

    I am so sorry to hear about that.
    He is a brilliant actor!
    May he rest in peace!

  16. Nicole says:
    April 2, 2013 at 10:27 pm

    RIP Richard Griffiths, you will be missed by all Potter fans.

  17. hira says:
    April 7, 2013 at 9:48 am

    omg…. im sooo grieved!!! :'(

  18. Xand says:
    April 12, 2013 at 12:15 am

    Wands up !!!!! RIP