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Restless Natives and Still Game actor dies aged 64

Restless Natives actor Vincent Friell has died at age 64.

The actor - who appeared in Trainspotting and Still Game - death was confirmed by his agent according to multiple reports.

The Glasgow-born star also featured in several other iconic Scottish TV and film creations including Taggart, Rab C. Nesbitt, and many more.

In the Scots crime comedy film, Restless Natives, Vincent played Will Bryce, while he played Diane's father in Trainspotting. 

 

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Meanwhile, he also starred in the hit TV series Still Game, where he played property developer Chris who planned to shut down The Clansman in the episode 'Who's The Daddy'.

Following the tragic news, tributes have flocked in for Vincent on social media.

One said: "Sad to hear that Vincent Friell has died.

"He appeared in Trainspotting, River City, Taggart, The Angels’ Share, Still Game and Rab C Nesbitt but he’ll be best remembered for the comedy Restless Natives. Condolences to his family and friends."

Another said: "I'm sorry to hear that Vince Friell has passed away.

"What a lovely, funny, talented guy.

"What a legend."

While a third said: "Sad to read that Vincent Friell, a star of the brilliant movie Restless Natives, has died aged 64."

A fourth added: "Very sad to hear of the passing of Vincent Friell. 

"Loved him in Restless Natives."

Meanwhile, a fifth said: "I'm totally shocked to hear that Scottish actor Vincent Friell has passed away.

"He was in many programmes, but it's his performance in the movie Restless Natives that he'll be remembered for.

"A wonderful film.

"When I was at Irvine Beat FM, Claire Gray-Wilson from the Harbour Arts Centre brought Vincent to be interviewed on my show.

"At that time he was promoting his one-man play 'Linwood No More'.

"Of course, I had to chat about Restless Natives too. We had a natural rapport.

"My thoughts are with his family and friends.

"Vincent, you shall be missed."