David Legeno, ‘Harry Potter’ actor, dies 50

David “Dave” Legeno (12 October 1963 – July 2014) was an English actor, boxer, and mixed martial artist.

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Legeno worked as a bouncer, debt collector, and wrestler, before becoming a boxer. His wrestling nickname was Lone Wolf. Legeno’s first major film role was in Guy Richie’s Snatch. Since then he has had roles in Batman Begins, Elizabeth: The Golden Age, and Centurion. He played werewolf Fenrir Greyback in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2. He also lent his voice to the videogame The Getaway: Black Monday.

David Legeno cause of death

Legeno’s body was found by a pair of hikers on July 6, 2014, in Death Valley, California, United States. Due to the remote area, a helicopter was called in to retrieve his remains. It appears Legeno died of heat-related issues and may have been dead for three to four days before his body was discovered.

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