Friday Night Dinner star Paul Ritter has died of a brain tumour at the age of 54.
The actor, who also starred in Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince, the acclaimed TV series Chernobyl and the James Bond film Quantum Of Solace, died at home with his family by his side.
His agent said: "It is with great sadness we can confirm that Paul Ritter passed away last night....peacefully at home with his wife Polly and sons Frank and Noah by his side.
"He was 54 and had been suffering from a brain tumour.
https://news.sky.com/story/paul-ritter-friday-night-dinner-and-harry-potter-star-dies-of-brain-tumour-aged-54-12267409
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Paul Ritter RIP.
comment by Sheriff JW Pepper (U1007)
posted on 6/4/21
Chernobyl was mesmerisingly brilliant...anyone who has not seen this really should take the time to do so
comment by He who Dares, waits for Trophies (U15748)
posted on 6/4/21
54? Sad really - never watched the program but RIP
comment by palmers_spur (U8896)
posted on 6/4/21
Never liked FND but that’s sad news
comment by TBABlue and Yellow. (U9292)
posted on 6/4/21
RIP
Loved Friday Night Dinner.
"Put your shirt on, Martin"
comment by TBABlue and Yellow. (U9292)
posted on 6/4/21
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comment by The Hybrid Doos (U10416)
posted 56 seconds ago
So sad when I saw this, great actor and FND won’t be the same without him.
I do hope they do 1 more series and kill him off by doing something stupid like eating rotten meat again etc as a tribute to him.
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A lovely bit of squirrel perhaps.
I was under the impression another series had already been announced, but not sure if any of it had been filmed.
Absolutely no way they can do anything new without him, the show is nothing without Martin.
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His lucky meat
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For Feemales
posted on 6/4/21
Had never heard of FND until about two weeks ago and binge watched it over a week, thoroughly enjoyed it, bit too daft at times but his role was the funniest.
comment by lanespurs3 (U11398)
posted on 6/4/21
This has knocked me for six. I had no idea he was ill.
One of my favourite actors of the last decade. I love Friday Night Dinner - and he's the best thing about it - and he was superb in Chernobyl in a totally different role, playing a real nasty bit of work.
He was also terrific in No Offence on Channel 4. Gone well before his time, but leaves behind so many memories.
"Lovely bit of squirrel, Jackie!"
"Alright bambinos?"
"Any...you know...females?"
And, on the same day, Guardian writer and Spurs fan Sarah Hughes - the writer of the brilliant Guardian recaps on Line of Duty, amongst other things, loses her battle with cancer aged just 48.
What a rotter of a day.
comment by lanespurs3 (U11398)
posted on 6/4/21
And, of course, the legendary line, which could be used quite frequently when watching Spurs as it turns out, "S%%T ON IT!"
RIP.
comment by Bãleș left boot (U22081)
posted on 6/4/21
Same day as Kurt Cobain, too. RIP
comment by T-BAD (U11806)
posted on 6/4/21
Sad news, FND wouldn't really be funny without him and perhaps Mark Heap. Very funny and quotable character
Heard he was really good in Chernobyl too
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