‘Indiana Jones’, ‘Harry Potter’ Actor Michael Byrne Dies at 82, Reports Say
- Character actor Michael Byrne died at age 82, with his death confirmed on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, after reportedly passing away on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
- Born in London in 1943, Byrne began his career in 1962 with bit parts in British television before honing his craft on stage with Laurence Olivier's National Theatre Company at the Old Vic.
- Byrne became a familiar face as Ted Page on Coronation Street from 2008 to 2010, and played Nazi Colonel Ernst Vogel in the 1989 classic Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
- Fans paid tribute on social media, with one writing, "So sad to hear about the death of Michael Byrne," and another posting, "RIP to the charming Michael Byrne."
- Byrne is survived by his wife Carole, two daughters Tara and Bryony, and three grandchildren, Tom, Chloe and Jasmine; Carole continued to care for him at the end of his life.
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Harry Potter's Michael Byrne Passes Away at Age 82... Cause of Death Undisclosed Ohllywood OSEN = Reporter Choi Yi-jeong British veteran actor Michael Byrne, who left a deep impression on global movie fans with his appearances in the Harry Potter and Indiana Jones series, has passed away at the age of 82.
British actor Michael Byrne, remembered for his performances in Indiana Jones and the last crusade (1989) and Harry Potter and the relics of death: Part 1 (2010), died at the age of 82. The information was confirmed by The Guardian, which indicated that the death occurred on June 20th. So far, he did not transcend the cause of his death. Born in London on November 7, 1943, Byrne built an artistic career of almost six decades. He took his first s…
British actor Michael Byrne is dead according to media reports. According to an obituary, the character actor, known among others from the "Harry Potter" and "Indiana Jones" series, died at the age of 82.
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