Adrian Schiller, star of ‘The Last Kingdom,’ dead at 60: ‘Sudden and unexpected’

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“The Final Kingdom” actor Adrian Schiller has died, his agent has confirmed to CNN. The British actor, who performed Aethelhelm within the Netflix historic collection, was 60 years previous.

In an announcement to CNN, his agent Amanda Evans stated: “It’s with the heaviest and saddest hearts that we announce the demise of our beloved shopper, Adrian Schiller, on Wednesday April 3. He has died far too quickly, and we, his household and shut pals are devastated by the loss.”

The assertion went on to say that “his demise was sudden and surprising” and that no additional particulars can be found but.

“A prodigiously proficient actor, he had simply returned from Sydney, the place he had been showing within the Lehman Trilogy and was wanting ahead to persevering with the worldwide tour in San Francisco,” Evans stated, later including that “Adrian loved a different and profitable profession throughout all media. Our deepest condolences go to his household, who ask for privateness at this most tough of instances.”

Amongst Schiller’s extra tv credit was his portrayal of Mr. Penge within the Masterpiece collection “Victoria,” in addition to offering the voice of Otho within the Ridley Scott-helmed HBO Max collection “Raised by Wolves.

The actor additionally appeared in a number of excessive profile movies all through his profession. He performed Monsieur D’arque within the 2017 live-action reimagining of Magnificence and the Beast, and David Lloyd George in 2015’s “Suffragette” costarring Meryl Streep. Different credit embody 2009’s “Vivid Star” and 2015’s Oscar-winning “The Danish Woman.”

Schiller additionally starred in “The White Manufacturing facility” at Marylebone Theatre final 12 months. The theater’s X account posted an announcement saying they had been “devastated to listen to of the passing of the unbelievable actor.”