Beloved British Actor Patrick Godfrey Dies at 93

Veteran British actor Patrick Godfrey, best known to international audiences for his role as Leonardo da Vinci in the 1998 vehicle Ever After: A Cinderella Story, has died at the age of 93.

The actor passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, surrounded by his family, according to a statement from his representatives. 

'It is with great sadness that we can confirm Patrick Godfrey passed away last night,' the message read. 'He died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Paddy was an exceptionally talented actor and a remarkable individual, and we will miss him greatly.'

No cause of death has been disclosed.

Godfrey built a distinguished career spanning close to seven decades, working steadily across film, television, theatre, and radio. 

While he reached wider recognition through Ever After, his extensive film credits also included roles in A Room with a View (1986), The Remains of the Day (1993), The Count of Monte Cristo (2002), and Les Misérables (2012).

Alongside his screen work, he was widely respected in British theatre circles, particularly for his performances in classical and Shakespearean roles, and maintained a long association with stage work in the UK. 

Godfrey with Albie Marber in 'Donkey Heart' in 2015