Patrick Godfrey, an actor best known for his role in in the film "Everlasting Love: A Cinderella Story"« along with Drew Barrymore, died at the age of 93.
On Friday, June 5, Godfrey's talent agency, Markham Froggatt & Irwin, announced his death in a statement posted on its website.
«"It is with deep sadness that we confirm that Patrick Godfrey passed away last night," the agency said in a statement announcing his death on Thursday, June 4. "He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. Paddy was an exceptionally talented actor and a wonderful person, and he will be deeply missed.".
The cause of death has not been disclosed at the time of writing.
In the film "« Eternal love » In 1998, Godfrey played Leonardo da Vinci in a story inspired by the tale of Cinderella . Barrymore played Danielle, a Cinderella-like character, while Dougray Scott played Prince Henry and Anjelica Huston played the evil stepmother, Rodmilla. Megan Dodds and Melanie Lynskey played the stepsisters.
Godfrey's other notable film credits include the films «"A room with a view » (1986), «"Maurice"» (1987), «The Remains of the Day» (1993), «"The Count of Monte Cristo"» (2002) and «Les Miserables» (2012). He has also appeared in television shows such as «Doctor Who» и «"Inspector Morse"» . Godfrey also took part in the production of plays. «Zykovs» , «The Iceman Comes» и «Enemies» .
Following the actor's death, playwright Bill Rosenfield posted a tribute to him on Facebook. "Our wonderful neighbor, Patrick Godfrey, passed away peacefully last night. He was 93," he wrote, accompanying the post with a photo of the actor. "Our condolences go out to his friends, his wife, Amanda Walker, and their children, Kate and Richard.".
«"With a theatrical career spanning nearly 70 years (!), Patrick is a shining example of what it means to be a 'working actor,'" Rosenfield continued. "Over those decades, you've seen him countless times in film... on television... and on stage—a fascinating, up-and-down career any actor would be proud of. And yet, it's the good neighbor we'll remember most fondly.".
He also described Godfrey as "a wonderful person, a great actor and a great friend.".
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