British actor Adrian Schiller has died ‘suddenly and unexpectedly’ at the age of 60.
The star was best known for his roles in The Last Kingdom and three series of ITV drama Victoria, in which he played Cornelius Penge, a member of the royal household.
News of his death came on Thursday from his agent Scott Marshall Partners, with a statement saying: ‘He passed away far too soon and we, his family and close friends are devastated.
‘His death was sudden and unexpected and no further details about the cause are yet available.
“He was an extremely talented actor, just back from Sydney, where he had starred in The Lehman Trilogy, and was looking forward to continuing the international tour in San Francisco.”
British actor Adrian Schiller has died ‘suddenly and unexpectedly’ at the age of 60. The star was best known for his roles in The Last Kingdom (pictured) and ITV series Victoria
In 2018, Schiller joined the third season of the historical drama series The Last Kingdom, playing Aethelhelm.
His credits include Prime Suspect, in 1992 and 1993, Ghosts, the following year and the TV movie RKO 281 in 1999.
In the 1990s, Schiller appeared in notable British dramas including Death In Paradise, The Musketeers, The Devil’s Whore, A Touch of Frost, My Family, Judge John Deed and Silent Witness.
His last credited role before he died was in an episode of the BBC detective series Father Brown, playing a criminal Drake Underwood in an episode entitled The Father, The Son.
He was also known for his stage work and was cast in The White Factory at the Marylebone Theater last year.