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03-29-2013, 12:58 PM
| | |  Harry Potter actor Richard Griffiths, Vernon Dursley in series, dies at age 65
Tony-award winning actor Richard Griffiths, well known to Harry Potter fans as playing Vernon Dursley in the film series, died after complications following heart surgery this Thursday, the BBC announced on Friday morning. He was 65 years old. 
Griffiths' Harry Potter costars Daniel Radcliffe and Warwick Davis were among those to comment and commend the actor: Quote:
His Harry Potter co-star Daniel Radcliffe - who also appeared on stage with him in Equus - was among the first to pay tribute, saying: "Richard was by my side during two of the most important moments of my career. I was proud to know him."
Actor Warwick Davis told BBC News he had the upmost respect for someone with such a great filmography behind them.
"You got a great deal of support (as an actor) for having Richard about.
"He was lovely, he would always make time for his fans, that's what makes a great actor, it's about having a good persona."
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Radcliffe said Griffiths had supported him at two key points in his career, when he first played the young Harry Potter and later when he made his stage debut in Equus.
"In August 2000, before official production had even begun on Potter, we filmed a shot outside the Dursleys', which was my first ever shot as Harry. I was nervous and he made me feel at ease," he said.
"Seven years later we embarked on Equus together. It was my first time doing a play but, terrified as I was, his encouragement, tutelage and humour made it a joy. In fact, any room he walked into was made twice as funny and twice as clever just by his presence. I am proud to say I knew him."
UPDATE: Griffiths' on-screen Harry Potter wife, Fiona Shaw, who played Petunia Dursley, had a few kind words to say about her costar as well: Quote:
"He was a philosopher clown," Shaw said by phone from New York. "He was incredibly knowledgeable about history, science, almost everything. He had a huge ambition and was a total delight in what he did. And that's what was clearly communicated to audiences. He dedicated himself to the theater."
Shaw said that Griffiths was "incredibly funny -- sometimes he would hold up shooting on 'Harry Potter' so that he could finish a joke. His mind was a weaving of many different stories."
Among Griffiths' stage and screen performances included Chariots of Fire, Superman II and Gandhi, and his Tony-award-winning The History Boys. He is survived by wife Heather Gibson, whom he married in 1980.
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He will be sorely missed. I found him to be one of the great actors of his generation. It is a sad day in our community. May his family find peace in the knowledge that he will spend eternity in heaven now.
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So many will miss him, and yet celebrate his wonderful acting.
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Aww. I liked his work. RIP Richard Griffiths! 
Those were nice words by Dan Rad.
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Oh wow.. I'm in shock. That's so sad Rest in peace, Richard Griffiths.
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RIP Richard Griffiths U will truly be missed, but will live 4ever in our hearts & never be forgotten thanks in part 2 potter
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Awww, that's too bad to hear. He was a great actor and will be missed!
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R.I.P. Richard Griffiths
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That's so sad... But angels should be happy to have him there.
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This is so incredibly sad RIP Richard Griffiths!
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Am so sadden to hear of the loss. He was a top artist who played memorable characters in shows like Pie in the Sky and Venus and Chariots of Fire. I always remember the way he said "Mr. Abrahams". It was exactly the attitude he delivered playing Vernon Dursley. I had the pleasure to meet him after the Equus. Wonderful ....
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I teared up reading what Dan had to say 
Such a kind man and a gifted actor. You will be missed.
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This is such sad news!
My thoughts go out to his loved ones.
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Richard Griffiths!
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This is terribly sad. A legend on and off the screen... he will be missed.
R.I.P Richard Griffiths...
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I was very sad when I heard this. Rest in Peace Mr. Griffiths. You will always be remembered by us Harry Potter fans.
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RIP Richard Griffiths.
A wonderful actor and person that will be missed.
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I think he deserves a true wizard's send-off, even if he didn't portray one directly
*raises wand*
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I feel incredibly sad for not seeing this earlier (I just saw this news now!), but I did read about this while I was out of SS for a few days. Richard Griffiths will be missed. R.I.P.
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