How did Ronan Vibert die? Tom Hanks's co-star in 'Saving Mr. Banks' dies at 58
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA: In one of the most devastating news coming out of the entertainment industry, Ronan Vibert, an actor known for working with some of the biggest stars of Hollywood such as Tom Hanks and Michael Fassbender, died after a short illness. He was 58.
The news of his death was confirmed by his management, according to Deadline. As per the information given by the actor's manager, Sharon Vitro, Vibert died at a Florida hospital after a brief illness. However, Vitro didn't share details about what illness he was suffering from.
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Born in England, on February 23, 1964, Vibert lived a huge part of his life in South Wales until he started attending the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. The actor graduated from the prestigious university in 1985 and started doing roles in several notable stage productions. Soon, he became a prominent name in the circuit and began getting lead roles. Producers and directors started recognizing his work and Vibert began getting roles in several movies and TV shows. He made his feature film debut with the 1987 movie 'On the Black Hill' in a small role. However, the actor received further recognition for his work in the British TV series 'Traffik' in which he played the role of Lee. The movie went on to be a hit and served as an inspiration for Steven Soderbergh's Academy Award-winning film 'Traffic'.
The actor kept on getting bigger roles in the 1990s and made himself a household name in the UK. In 1996, he made an appearance in the HBO series 'Tales from the Crypt' and garnered more recognition for his acting. One of his biggest breaks came in the year 2000 when he was cast as a supporting cast member in the movie 'Shadow of the Vampire' along with John Malkovich and Willem Dafoe. Meanwhile, in 2001, he was seen opposite Kirsten Dunt in the movie 'The Cat's Meow'. However, his biggest break in Hollywood came in 2002 when he was seen playing a small supporting role in Roman Polanski's 'The Pianist'.
The star went on to work on several high-end ventures in his professional career and played the role of Diarmuid Russell, the publisher of Emma Thompson's 'Mary Poppins' author Pamela Travers. The cast also included the likes of Tom Hanks, Paul Giamatti, Colin Farrell, and Bradley Whitford.
His most recent works included the 2017 film 'The Snowman' in which he worked opposite Michael Fassbender.
Vibert is survived by his wife Jess Grand Vibert.
