Harry Potter actor Robert Hardy dies at 91
Family of All Creatures Great and Small star confirmed his death and said he had a tremendous life
(Web Desk/AFP) - Family of Hollywood actor Robert Hardy confirmed that he has died at the age of 91. He starred in renowned movie series Harry Potter and TV show All Creatures Great and Small.
They said Robert Hardy had a tremendous life. "(He has) a giant career in theatre, television and film spanning more than 70 years," the family responded.
"It is with great sadness that the family of Robert Hardy CBE today announced his death, following a tremendous life: a giant career in theatre, television and film spanning more than 70 years," a statement from his children Emma, Justine and Paul said.
They added: "Gruff, elegant, twinkly, and always dignified, he is celebrated by all who knew him and loved him, and everyone who enjoyed his work."
Robert Hardy remained a familiar face on British television. Born in 1925, Hardy started his career at 24 in a stage adaptation of William Shakespeare s "Coriolanus", the first of many theatre roles.
He was also part of several long-standing television shows, including the BBC s famed "All Creatures Great and Small", which ran for 12 years.
The Bafta-nominated actor later appeared in the Harry Potter films as Minister of Magic Cornelius Fudge, a role he reprised four times.
He was awarded a CBE -- one of Britain s highest honours -- in 1981 for his services to acting.
A number of known celebrities expressed grief at the loss of Hardy:
Sad to hear Robert Hardy has died. Best known for All Creatures Great And Small and of course as Cornelius Fudge in the Harry Potter films. pic.twitter.com/n253w8eoAm
— Tony Shepherd (@tonysheps) August 3, 2017
Beloved as Siegfried, terrifying as Charles Augustus Milverton, always a delight RIP Robert Hardy "I must be firm!"https://t.co/q1ZKuf0LrJ-
— Mark Gatiss (@Markgatiss) August 3, 2017
Sad to hear of the passing of #roberthardy whose brilliant portrayal of Siegfried Farnon kept me and my family well entertained for years.
— Harry Leslie Smith (@Harryslaststand) August 3, 2017
