Thursday, May 27, 2021

RIP Shane Briant

Tragic Story Behind Shane Briant's Cause of Death at 74 

US Day news.com

5/27/2021

The tragic story Behind Shane Briant’s cause of death has brought tears to many fans after the legendary actor passed away on May 27, 2021, at the age of 74.

The heartbreaking news was revealed by Robert Kenchington on Facebook. He paid tribute to the great actor and announced: “It is with a heavy heart that I report the news that Shane Briant has died after a long and terrible illness.”

“On behalf of everyone in the group, may I extend my condolences to his family and appreciation of this great and uniquely talented man. The world of the arts has lost a magnificent actor. I, for one, have lost a very dear friend,” Kenchington added.

Shane Briant was born on August 17, 1946, in London, England. Although he studied Law at Trinity College Dublin, he became a professional actor and novelist.

He was best known for plating the lead role in Hamlet at the Eblana Theatre, Dublin. The London-born actor also acted rules in four Hammer Films productions; Straight on Till Morning, Demons of the Mind, Captain Kronos – Vampire Hunter, and Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell.


What is Shane Briant’s Cause of Death?

While many fans are searching for Shane Briant’s cause of death, it was revealed that Briant died after a long and terrible illness.

Briant’s family has not released any statement on his death just yet, and there is not more information surrounding his death at this time.

US day News is working to collect more data and provide the latest details surrounding Briant’s death, so stay up with us.

In the early years of his career, Briant played one of the leads in Children of the Wolf, alongside Sheelagh Cullen and Yvonne Mitchell at London’s Apollo Theatre. He was succeeded in being nominated for the ‘Best Newcomer award by the London theatre critics for this role.

Briant built himself a successful Hollywood film career. He started his career by playing rules in notable films, such as the Gillian Hills horror film “Demons of the Mind,” the Horst Janson horror flick “Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter,” and “Frankenstein and the Monster From Hell.”

He also had several major rules in television series such as The SweeneyVan der Valk, and Jack Gold’s The Naked Civil Servant. During that time, Shane appeared in many BBC drama series and Plays of the Month.

In 1973, in Hollywood, Briant played a role in Glenn Jordan’s The Picture of Dorian Gray. Later he played in The Mackintosh Man alongside Paul Newman.

Since the early 1980s, much of his work has been in New Zealand and Australian films and television. He starred in 14 films in Australia and New Zealand.

He published seven novels in Australia and one in the United States. Briant’s first short film, titled A Message from Fallujah, received the “Best of the Fest” award at the Los Angeles International Short Film Festival (2005).


Reactions to Shane Briant’s Death

Following the tragic News, Briant’s fans took to social media to pay poignant tributes to the Frankenstein actor. They showed their sadness by sharing their touching tributes and sharing Warner’s photos and memories.

“Farewell to actor and author Shane Briant, dead at the age of 74 following a long illness. London born, he studied law at @tcddublin, where he started treading the boards. A 1970s Hammer horror leading man, he moved to Australia in the 80s where he continued to act and write,” one fan wrote on Twitter.

“Just read that the actor Shane Briant has died. He was best known for his Hammer horror films, including Straight on Till Morning, Demons of the Mind, Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter & Frankenstein & the Monster from Hell. He was 74. RIP,” another fan tweeted.

 

BRIANT, Shane

Born: 8/17/1946, London, England, U.K.

Died: 5/27/2021,Australia

 

Shane Bryant’s westerns – actor:

Outback – 1989 (Allenby)

Snowy River: The McGregor Saga (TV) – 1995 (Thomas Macallister)

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