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Very sad news, indeed. A fantastic actor who who has offered us countless excellent performances. The Elephant Man has been a personal favourite since I first watched that film many years ago.

RIP
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tinyE: Has anyone mention his small part in Harry Potter yet?

Yes, I know it doesn't stand up to a lot of his other work but it's still a great job by him.
It was mentioned in the article and I thought he was fantastic. In fact, most supporting characters in HP are superb (like Maggie Smith and Alan Rickman) rather than the main, younger cast.
https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/drama/1984/677803/

Well shit, I didn't even know it got a bluray release.
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HypersomniacLive: ... The Elephant Man has been a personal favourite since I first watched that film many years ago.
I've been surprised to see The Elephant Man on the list. I wasn't even aware that Hurt was the actor behind Merrick. Excellent movie, like many others he played in.

R.I.P.
Sad news indeed, John Hurt was an absolutely amazing actor!
Totally forgot, he played Jesus in "History of the World Part 1".
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DeMignon: I've been surprised to see The Elephant Man on the list. I wasn't even aware that Hurt was the actor behind Merrick. Excellent movie, like many others he played in.

R.I.P.
I'm surprised with how few people seem to be aware that John Hurt played John Merrick. Even if they didn't know beforehand, I'd have expected people to be more curious to find out who the actor behind that brilliant performance was.
Farewell, War Doctor. May you find peace!