'Harry Potter' actor Dave Legeno found dead in Death Valley 

\'Harry Potter\' actor Dave Legeno found dead in Death Valley

Actor Dave Legeno is shown in this promotional image from \'Bonded by Blood.\' (Charlotte Hadden/©Revolver Entertainment/Courtesy Everett Collection)

Last Updated Saturday, July 12, 2014 4:52PM EDT

LOS ANGELES -- Authorities say "Harry Potter" actor Dave Legeno has died from heatstroke in California\'s Death Valley. He was 50.

Legeno played the werewolf Fenrir Greyback in three "Harry Potter" films.

The brawny British actor also appeared in "Snow White and the Huntsman" and "Batman Begins."

The Inyo County Sheriff\'s Department says hikers found Legeno\'s body Sunday morning in a remote area of the desert park.

Legeno\'s manager, Rick Bassman, confirmed his death on Friday.

County Deputy Coroner Jason Molinar says Legeno\'s body was partially decomposed and may have been lying for days in triple-digit heat.

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