The agent of the actor, who starred on 'The Last Kingdom', 'Victoria' and 'Raised by Wolves', confirms that the passing of her client 'was sudden and unexpected.'
- Apr 6, 2024
AceShowbiz - Adrian Schiller, the British actor best known for his portrayal of the cunning villain Aethelhelm in Netflix's historical series "The Last Kingdom", has passed away at the age of 60. His agent, Amanda Evans, confirmed the news, stating that "his death was sudden and unexpected."
According to Evans, Schiller had recently returned from Sydney, where he had been appearing in the Sam Mendes-directed play "The Lehman Trilogy". He was looking forward to continuing the play's international tour in San Francisco.
Schiller's extensive career spanned television, film, and theater. In addition to his role in "The Last Kingdom", he portrayed footman Mr. Penge on PBS Masterpiece's "Victoria" and provided the voice of Otho on HBO Max's "Raised by Wolves". His film credits include "The Danish Girl", "Suffragette" and the Disney live-action reimagining of "Beauty and the Beast".
The National Theatre, which co-produced "The Lehman Trilogy", expressed its condolences, remembering Schiller as a "wonderful actor" and frequent collaborator. Director Rufus Norris praised Schiller's recent performance as Henry Lehman in the play's Australian premiere.
Schiller's family has requested privacy during this difficult time. Memorial plans will be shared at a later date. A fundraiser organized by Schiller's family for his partner, Milena, and their young son, Gabriel, has already raised over 5,200 pounds.
Tributes from fellow actors and industry professionals have poured in, with many paying tribute to Schiller's talent, dedication, and warm personality. As one of his last roles, Aethelhelm's demise in the series finale of "The Last Kingdom" had a profound impact on viewers, leaving a lasting legacy for the late actor.
