Actor John Benfield has died. 

He was with the same agency as Sir Ian Holm and his death was announced in a statement alongside the death of Holm. “We are very sad that two of our wonderful and much loved actors, Sir Ian Holm and John Benfield are no longer with us.  We send our love to their friends and family who share our sorrow for such huge loss,” talent agency Markham, Froggatt & Irwin said.