Friday Night Dinner star Harry Landis dead age 90

Friday Night Dinner star Harry Landis dead age 90: Actor’s agent announces the sad news on social media and reveals he will be ‘sadly missed’

Friday Night Dinner star Harry Landis has died, aged 90.

The London-born actor and director, most recently known for playing Mr. Morris in the Channel 4 sitcom, passed away on Monday. 

His death was announced by his agent at Sharry Clark Artists, who penned on Facebook on Monday: ‘Sad news. Our lovely client Harry Landis has passed to spirit. 

Rest in peace: Friday Night Dinner star Harry Landis has died, aged 90 (the actor pictured in 2003)

‘Harry had an amazing career and gained a new following in later life as Mr Morris in Friday Night Dinner. It was a privilege to have worked with him as a client. ‘

The heartfelt post included: ‘Harry you will be sadly missed. RIP.’

Following his death, Tracy-Ann Oberman, who appeared in Friday Night Dinner between 2011-2020 paid tribute to him on Twitter.

So sad: The London-born actor and director, most recently known for playing Mr. Morris in the Channel 4 sitcom, passed away on Monday (pictured with co-star Frances Cuka)

In addition to Tracey, a plethora of fans took to Twitter to share their upset at the passing of the legendary actor.

One penned: ‘RIP Harry Landis. If you haven’t watched Friday Night Dinner, you should do so pronto.

A second shared: ‘R.I.P to the absolute punk rocker Harry Landis. What a lad.’

‘Remembering Harry Landis today who sadly passed away at the age of 91. Mr Morris was a bleeding lunatic,’ shared another.

A fourth penned: ‘RIP Harry Landis, a truly great actor.’

TV star: Harry gained a whole region of new followers thanks to his role as Mr Morris in Friday Night Diner, a role which he played from 2012-2014 

A fifth said: ‘RIP to actor Harry Landis aka Mr Morris from Friday Night Dinner and from the 1993 nemesis preview story.’

With another adding: ‘Gutted. RIP Harry Landis aka Mr Morris from Friday Night Dinner. You had my entire family howling and crying with laughter during lockdown. The best lockdown antidote.’

As well as sharing a clip of him, she penned: ‘Bloody loved #HarryLandis. I am so sorry to hear of his passing.’

Announcement: His death was announced by his agent at Sharry Clark Artists, who penned on Facebook on Monday: ‘Sad news. Our lovely client Harry Landis has passed to spirit

Harry gained a whole region of new followers thanks to his role as Mr Morris in Friday Night Diner, a role which he played from 2012-2014. 

The thespian has also had a starring role A Hill in Korea as a conscript, while he appeared as  Felix Kawalski in EastEnders.

Upsetting: Following his death, Tracy-Ann Oberman, who appeared in Friday Night Dinner between 2011-2020 paid tribute to him on Twitter

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