Ritter’s costars and friends remember him as “one of the nicest and best actors.”
EW can confirm the performer passed away Monday following complications from a brain tumor.
He also filmed a part in John Madden’s upcoming World War II filmOperation Mincemeatopposite Colin Firth.
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Ritter’s work on the stage earned him aTony Awardnomination for his role in an adaptation ofThe Norman Conquests.
Ritter is reportedly set to appear in a 10-year anniversary edition ofFriday Night Dinnerlater this year.
See more tributes to the late star below.
