Nanny McPhee actor and activist Raphael Coleman has died at the age of 25.
His mother Liz Jensen confirmed that he had died in a statement on Twitter, writing: "Rest in peace my beloved son Raphael Coleman, aka Iggy Fox.
"He died doing what he loved, working for the noblest cause of all. His family could not be prouder. Let's celebrate all he achieved in his short life and cherish his legacy."
Rest in peace my beloved son Raphael Coleman, aka Iggy Fox. He died doing what he loved, working for the noblest cause of all. His family could not be prouder. Let's celebrate all he achieved in his short life and cherish his legacy https://t.co/qFRKPT7rRG
— Liz Jensen (@LizJensenWriter) February 7, 2020
His stepfather, Carsten Jensen, wrote in a Facebook post that the former actor had "collapsed without prior health problems in the middle of a trip and could not be restored."
The British actor, who was best known for his role as Eric Brown in the 2005 family comedy Nanny McPhee, also appeared in the films It's Alive and The Fourth Kind in 2009.
He then studied zoology before dedicating himself to activism, working with the environmental movement Extinction Rebellion to advocate for wildlife conservation.
Thank you so much for all the beautiful tributes to our beloved Raphael. Extinction Rebellion is celebrating his remarkable life as a wildlife biologist and activist on Thursday in London https://t.co/dZs05dnqAe
— Liz Jensen (@LizJensenWriter) February 10, 2020
Tributes have been paid to Coleman, including from his Nanny McPhee co-star Eliza Bennett
She wrote: "I was so heartbroken to hear about Raphael (now James Iggy).
"After we worked on Nanny McPhee, he dedicated his life to protecting wildlife and fighting climate change.
"I'm honoured to have crossed paths him & my heart is with his family in this dark time."
I was so heartbroken to hear about Raphael (now James Iggy). After we worked on Nanny McPhee, he dedicated his life to protecting wildlife and fighting climate change. I'm honoured to have crossed paths him & my heart is with his family in this dark time. https://t.co/oHU0a1l3BE
— Eliza Bennett (@ElizaBennett) February 11, 2020
The social justice group Occupy London also paid tribute to him, saying he was a "great activist".
Such a tragic loss. #RestInPower #IggyFox great activist with #ExtinctionRebellion and dedicated protector of animals. A deep inspiration to all who met him. The rebellion continues for him. https://t.co/xKPKYNWVwI pic.twitter.com/v1HGP5DL5u
— Occupy London (@OccupyLondon) February 8, 2020
