Harry Potter actor David Ryall dies aged 79

, who played Elphias Doge in

, has

. The actor, whose five-decade career spanned TV, film and theatre,

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star

led the tributes to David on Twitter, writing: "The great David Ryall left us on Christmas Day. A twinkling, brilliant, wonderful actor I was privileged to call a friend. RIP."

David in Midsomer Murders

David's actress daughter

thanked those who had sent their support on the social media site."Thank you to @Markgatiss and everyone who has sent kind words of love & encouragement about my Dad, the brilliant David Ryall," she tweeted."Please take a moment to remember his huge five-decade-spanning career outside of the more well-known TV & film," she added, acknowledging David's varied acting achievements. "Not just Harry Potter. Not that I don't love Harry Potter. I do, I do. But there's so much more."

David played Winston Churchill in Bertie and Elizabeth

David starred in TV shows including

,

and

and films including

and

.