"Snatch" and "Harry Potter" actor Dave Legeno, 50, died due to heat-related issues while in Death Valley, California

By Staff Writer

Jul 12, 2014 10:59 AM EDT

The Harry Potter werewolf star Dave Legeno was found dead on July 6 at Death Valley in California. Two hikers found him lying on the ground. Rick Bassman, Legeno's manager, announced it on public television.

Reportedly on Daily Mail, there were no signs and possible foul play on Legeno's death. But several theories suggest that this was due to heat exhaustion. The autopsy report isn't done as of the meantime but Legeno experienced heat stroke might be conclusive. According to analysts, the temperature of the valley rises to 120 degrees.

Legeno's body was sighted Friday at seven o' clock in the morning. Hikers who called out for help were responded immediately. His body was lifted and transported out by an emergency helicopter reportedly. In addition, he might have lost consciousness and demised 3 to 4 days ago.

He had appeared thrice on the famous J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter sequel movies - "The Half Blood Prince", "The Deathly Hallows Parts 1 and 2" - as a werewolf named Fenrir Greyback. Then, his fame has landed him to his last roles on the fiction films "Snow White and the Huntsmen" as Broch and "The Raven" as Percy.

In history, 2010 has been huge for the Maryleborn, London, England raised mixed martial artist. He acted on movies as Jack Whomes on "Bonded By Blood", Yuvesky (Death Cert) and TV roles as Les (Lennon Naked) and Gilles (Spooks).

Legeno started his filmography career on his role in Guy Ritchie's "Snatch", where he played as John. And five years after, he auditioned and included as cast member of the League of Shadows on "Batman Begins".

On the other hand, he began as a bouncer until he finally managed to become a wrestler and he was named "Lone Wolf" then. He based on Southern England and lived with her 20's-year old daughter. Meanwhile, the Harry Potter casts haven't released a statement regarding his death yet. Nonetheless, his mark as a werewolf will eternally live.

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