English actor David Ryall died on Christmas day aged 79.
The news was announced by Sherlock writer and actor Mark Gatiss, who led tributes to the TV star on Twitter this morning:
The great David Ryall left us on Christmas Day. A twinkling, brilliant, wonderful actor I was privileged to call a friend. RIP.
— Mark Gatiss (@Markgatiss) December 27, 2014
The actor played the grandfather in BBC comedy Outnumbered, as well as several other TV productions including The Singing Detective, Goodnight Sweetheart and The Village.
Ryall also appeared in numerous films, including playing the role of Elphias Doge in 2010’s Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1.
Main image via Radio Times
