Richard Donat, who played Vince Teagues in the hit Syfy show Haven, has died in his hometown of Nova Scotia, Canada. The veteran actor, who had a long and successful career in movies and TV, leaves behind a legacy of memorable character roles.
Donat was born on June 1, 1941, in Kentville, Nova Scotia. He had a successful career in both TV and movies. He became well-known for the movies My American Cousin (1985), The Weight of Water (2000), and Amelia (2009), as well as for narrating Nova documentaries.
His most famous TV role was as newspaper editor Vince Teagues in Haven (2010–2015), which was filmed in Nova Scotia even though the show was set in Maine. He has worked on a lot of Canadian shows, including Emily of New Moon and Blackfly, which show how versatile he is.
People who knew Donat remember him for his warm personality and his roots in Nova Scotia. The Hollywood Reporter was the first to report the news, which led to a lot of online condolences.
