Michael Byrne (1943-2026) has passed away. This is being reported by several British media outlets. According to an obituary in the "Guardian", the actor died on June 20 at the age of 82. The tabloid newspaper "The Sun" also reports Byrne's passing. The cause of death was not initially disclosed.
Byrne not only performed on stage at the National Theatre in London for many years, but was also known from numerous television series and Hollywood films. The British actor, born in the English capital, had his first roles in front of the camera as early as the 1960s.
Michael Byrne took on many supporting roles in blockbusters
He was known to a broader international audience primarily as a busy supporting actor in numerous films. In "Harry Potter und die Heiligtümer des Todes - Teil 1", he played the elderly Gellert Grindelwald. In addition, Byrne appeared in other blockbusters such as "Indiana Jones und der letzte Kreuzzug", "Braveheart", "James Bond 007 - Der Morgen stirbt nie", and "Gangs of New York". In Great Britain, he also took on numerous television roles, including in the "Lindenstraße" precursor and TV classic "Coronation Street" and in "Inspector Barnaby".
According to the "Guardian" obituary, Michael Byrne is survived by his partner Carole. The two were reportedly separated, but she cared for him towards the end of his life. He also leaves behind their daughters Tara and Bryony as well as three grandchildren Tom, Chloe, and Jasmine.
