Veteran British actor David Ryall, who is popularly known for playing Elphias Doge in 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows', has died aged 79. The actor passed away on Christmas Day, 'Sherlock' writer and actor Mark Gatiss confirmed Saturday. In his career span of over five decades, David starred in 'City of Ember', 'The Elephant Man', 'Outnumbered' and many others.