Vincent Friell, known for his role in the film ‘Trainspotting’, has died at the age of 64, according to his agent. At the moment the cause of the unexpected death of this Scottish actor, who also participated in the films ‘Restless Citizens’ and ‘Fast Romance’ and television programs such as the BBC sitcom ‘Rab C. Nesbitt’, is unknown. long-running Scottish television series ‘Taggart’ or the comedies ‘Still Game’ and ‘Being Victor’. He was currently retired from the cameras.
Vincent Friell was born in Glasgow in 1960. At the age of 25 he played Will in ‘Restless Natives’, a role that brought him worldwide fame. In 1996 he played the father of Diane (Kelly Macdonald), the teenager with whom Renton (Ewan McGregor) has a relationship, in the film ‘Trainspotting’ (1996) directed by Danny Boyle.
In 2017 the second part of ‘Trainspotting’ was released with several actors from the first part such as Ewan McGregor, but Vincent Friell did not participate in it.
Social networks have been filled with condolences, such as those of former radio presenter Ronnie McGhie: «He was on many programs, but it is for his performance in the film Restless Natives that he will be remembered. A wonderful film. My thoughts are with his family and friends. Vincent, we will miss you.
