Harry Potter actor David Legeno found dead in California desert

BRITISH actor David Legeno, who played werewolf Fenrir Greyback in the Harry Potter films, has been found dead in a remote area of Califoia.

Califoia police said the body of Legeno, 50, was found by two hikers early Sunday moing in the Death Valley National Park.

A helicopter was used to take his body away.

Found dead ... David Legeno appeared in several Harry Potter films as Fenrir Greyback. Picture: Flickr Source: Flickr

Remote ... hikers found Legeno in Califoia's Death Valley National Park. Source: Supplied

“It appears that Legeno died of heat-related issues, but the Inyo County coroner will determine the final cause of death. There are no signs of foul play,” the Inyo County Sheriff’s office said in a statement.

Legeno, a London-bo professional boxer and martial arts expert, starred in several of the Harry Potter films.

He also appeared on TV and other movies including Snow White and the Huntsman, Snatch, Centurion and Batman Begins. He was also set to be in the upcoming film Sword of Vengeance.

Fellow Harry Potter star Tom Felton, who played Draco Malfoy, paid tribute to Legeno on Twitter.