Paul Ritter: Last News

after his long-term friend died.The actor – who most notably appeared as Martin Goodman in Friday Night Dinner – died on Monday night, aged 54, with his agent confirming the news.As famous faces paid their condolences to the star on social media, Stephen explained he was ‘struggling’ to put his heartache into words.Taking to Twitter, the Green Wing actor posted: ‘Trying to find a way to talk about Paul Ritter and struggling.‘My friend since we were students together. So much talent and it shone from him even as a teenager.‘I was so lucky to know him and lucky too to work with him many times over the years.

Gone too soon. British actor Paul Ritter, known for his performances in the Harry Potter and James Bond franchises, has died at age 54 after being diagnosed with a brain tumor.

Paul Ritter, who starred as Eldred Worple in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and Guy Haines in Quantum of Solace, among many other works, tragically died at the young age of 54.

Paul Ritter is best remembered for playing the shirtless dad in comedy series Friday Night Dinner, but fans may not know he was actually a father to two sons in real life just like his character.

Paul Ritter showed how dedicated he was to his craft when he followed a strict regime to get him ready for filming Friday Night Dinner.

The Harry Potter cast lost another member this week as it was revealed beloved British actor Paul Ritter has died after a secret battle with a brain tumour.

told The Guardian.“He died peacefully at home with his wife Polly and sons Frank and Noah by his side,” the agent said, confirming he had “been suffering from a brain tumor.”Ritter was initially known as a stage actor, and was nominated for an Olivier award in 2006 for “Coram Boy” and a Tony for his 2009 starring role in “The Norman Conquests,” The Guardian said.He also appeared in a number of high-profile movies, playing Eldred Worple in “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” and government adviser Guy Haines in the 007 movie “Quantum of Solace.”In his native Britain, the Kent-born actor was best known for the Channel 4 TV show “Friday Night Dinner.”“Paul was an exceptionally talented actor playing an enormous variety of roles on stage

The actor Paul Ritter has died of a brain tumour at the age of 54. He was best known for his roles in films including Quantum of Solace, Son of Rambow, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, and The Eagle, as well as television programmes including Friday Night Dinner, Vera, The Hollow Crown and The Last Kingdom.

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Friday Night Dinner star Paul Ritter has died at the age of 54. The star died of a brain tumour and passed away on Monday at home alongside his wife and two sons, his agent has told the Guardian.

Tributes are pouring in for actor Paul Ritter who has died at the age of 54.

UK stage and screen actor Paul Ritter, best known for long-running Channel4 comedy series Friday Night Dinner, has died of a brain tumour aged 54, his agent has announced.

Paul Ritter has died last night at the age of 54.