Dan Radcliffe among mourners at Richard Griffiths funeral yesterday

The funeral for beloved actor Richard Griffiths was held yesterday at the Holy Trinity church in Stratford-upon-Avon and included 300 mouners paying their respects to the 65-year old actor who portrayed Vernon Dursley in the Harry Potter films among many other stage and film characters.

Daniel Radcliffe was one of the mourners and wept openly during the service as well as leading tributes to Richard saying he made any room 'twice as funny'.

Thanks to MailOnline, you can see Dan at the funeral here along with other photos from the funeral: 1 | 2 | 3

Mr. Griffiths will certainly be missed in the acting community. Rest in Peace sir!

Tributes Pour In for Richard Griffiths

As previously reported, the actor Richard Griffiths passed away last week after complications following surgery. Since the tragic news broke fans and colleagues alike have paid tribute the 'supersized man with a supersized talent'. Heralded as one of 'very greatest' of his generation, the actor is best known for his roles in Withnail and I, The History Boys and of course as Vernon Dursley in the Potter series. Below we have collated some of the hundreds of messages left in celebration of a phenomenal career and in remembrance of a talent lost.

Simon Beresford (his agent)"[He was] a remarkable man. On stage he allowed us to share in our own humanity and constantly question our differences. Richard gave acting a good name. He was a remarkable man and one of our greatest and best-loved actors. He will be greatly missed."

Warwick Davis: "You got a great deal of support (as an actor) for having Richard about. He was lovely, he would always make time for his fans, that's what makes a great actor, it's about having a good persona."

Tom Felton: "Very sad to hear about Richard Griffiths passing. Long may his work bring joy to the world. Great fun, great man.

Emma Watson: "RIP Richard Griffiths. You will be missed"

Chris Rankin: "RIP Richard "Uncle Vernon" Griffiths… What an awful shock. Such an amazing man and sublime actor. Was a pleasure to know him. Totally Gutted"

Evanna Lynch: "RIP Richard Griffiths. Cannot believe this news, it is such a terrible loss. Thank you for being a special part of the Potter family."

Paul McGann: "Awoke to the awful news about Richard Griffiths. A mighty tree has fallen. Heart goes out to his family and loved ones."

Richard E Grant: "My beloved 'Uncle Monty' Richard Griffiths died last night. Chin-Chin my dear friend."

Samuel Barnett: "I am So fortunate to have known Richard Griffiths and to have worked with him. A master of understatement, subtlety, comedy and heart."

Russell Tovey: "Really sad. Our mate and leader has moved on to the theatre in the sky. We will miss you so much Richard Griffiths.. RIP you wonderful man x"

Jack Whitehall: "Sad news about Richard Griffiths. He was my god father and friend. An amazing, funny and kind man he will be much missed. RIP Riccardo"

James Corden: "We miss you already, Rizzo. Rest in peace."

BBC Obituary

Please join in us honouring this fantastic actor and, by all accounts, wonderful man by adding your own thoughts, messages and favourite moments in the comments section below.

'Potter' Actor Richard Griffiths has passed away, aged 65

Richard Griffiths OBE, 'one of the most loved, recognisable and greatest British actors', has died after complications following heart surgery.

Best known for his brilliant portrayal of Uncle Vernon in the Potter series, Griffths had enjoyed an enormously successful and wide ranging career in film, theatre and television. Starting out with the Royal Shakespeare Company, he went on to a number of television roles before becoming a fan favourite in the 1987 British classic, Withnail and I. In recent years, he headed back to the stage with roles in the Alan Bennett's The History Boys and the 2007 revival of Equus, featuring Potter co-star Daniel Radcliffe.

Potter figurehead, Radcliffe has paid tribute to the star, saying "Richard was by my side during two of the most important moments of my career. I was proud to know him."

The Harry Potter community has once again lost one of our beloved actors (joining the likes of Richard Harris, Robert Knox, Elizabeth Spriggs, and Eric Sykes) and MuggleNet would like to pass on our sincerest sympathies to Richard Griffths' friends and family as this difficult time.

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Dan Radcliffe apologized to Robbie Coltrane for Phone Prank

Daniel Radcliffe’s tendency to prank his fellow Harry Potter cast-mates often added levity to the set, but there was at least one time when his antics went a little too far.

Reportedly, Robbie Coltrane, who portrayed Hagrid in the films, was once a victim of a prank where the young actor changed the settings on his friend’s phone from English to Turkish. The joke seems harmless enough—except that Coltrane was left unable to make calls!

The infuriated actor had a hard time finding anyone on set who could change the settings of his phone back to English, and Radcliffe was left feeling understandably sheepish about what he had done. Coltrane remembers the event clearly:

Eventually we found a girl in the Harry Potter make-up department who was Turkish Cypriot. She phoned her mum and was chatting away in great detail until they sorted it out. I think Daniel was so upset at what had happened that he wrote me that note...'Dear Mr. Coltrane, I'm sorry I changed your mobile telephone into Turkish...

Have you ever been part of a prank gone too far? Let us know in the comments!

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