Gravestone for “Harry Potter” actor Michael Byrne who died at 82

• Michael Byrne died on 20 April at the age of 82, with the cause of death not disclosed.
• On-screen, the actor played the role of the villain in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in Braveheart.
• On stage, Byrne performed at London’s Old Vic, with roles including Mary Stuart and Uncle Vanya.

British actor Michael Byrne. He died at the age of 82. He died on 30 April 2026, according to the statement of his family: actor Byrne died on 20 April.

In films, Byrne played roles in the Nazi character in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. He also starred in Braveheart and Tomorrow Never Dies.

On stage, Byrne first appeared in 1963 in a production of the National Theatre company at the Old Vic. He went on to perform in London’s West End and in other theatres, and also returned to the stage in later years, including productions of Mary Stuart and Uncle Vanya.

Born in 1913, Michael Byrne grew up in London. The cause of death has not been reported.

The actor was survived by his wife Carol and three children—Tom, Chloe and Jasmine.

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