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On this day in 2002: Irish actor Richard Harris died

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Richard Harris (1930-2002) was a charismatic Irish actor and singer whose tempestuous personality and powerful performances left an indelible mark on stage and screen during his five-decade career.

Born in Limerick, Ireland, Harris initially dreamed of becoming a rugby player, but a bout of tuberculosis in his teens redirected his path toward acting. He studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and began his career on the London stage in the 1950s.

His breakthrough came with the 1963 film “This Sporting Life,” where his raw, intense portrayal of a rugby player earned him an Academy Award nomination. This role established his reputation for bringing fierce emotional depth to his characters and launched his international career.

Throughout the 1960s and ’70s, Harris became known as much for his legendary off-screen behaviour as his acting prowess. Along with peers Peter O’Toole and Richard Burton, he gained notoriety for his heavy drinking and wild lifestyle, becoming one of Hollywood’s most colourful characters.

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Despite his reputation for being difficult, Harris delivered memorable performances in classic films including “Camelot” (1967), where he played King Arthur, “A Man Called Horse” (1970), and “Unforgiven” (1992). His musical talents emerged when his recording of “MacArthur Park” became a hit in 1968.

The 1990s saw Harris experience a career renaissance. He earned another Academy Award nomination for “The Field” (1990) and introduced himself to a new generation as Emperor Marcus Aurelius in “Gladiator” (2000). Perhaps his most widely recognized role came near the end of his life when he portrayed Albus Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter films.

Beyond his acting, Harris was also a published poet and maintained strong connections to his Irish heritage throughout his life. He was known for his outspoken political views and support for Irish causes.

In his later years, Harris famously gave up alcohol and transformed his wild-man image, though he never lost his reputation for being forthright and occasionally controversial in interviews. He continued working until shortly before his death from Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2002.

Richard Harris embodied the archetypal Irish combination of artist and rebel, bringing intensity and authenticity to every role he played. His legacy lives on not only through his impressive body of work but also through the countless stories of his larger-than-life personality and unwavering dedication to his craft.

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