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- Michael Gambon. Gambon, who was known for his portrayal of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore, died "peacefully" in the hospital following a "bout of pneumonia," his rep confirmed to PEOPLE in September 2023.
- Paul Grant. Grant, an actor and stuntman known for his work in popular fantasy film franchises like Star Wars and Harry Potter, died in March 2023. He was 56.
- Alan Rickman. Rickman's family confirmed the death of the star, who played Severus Snape, to BBC in 2016. The actor died following his diagnosis of pancreatic cancer at the age of 69.
- Leslie Phillips. Leslie Phillips, who voiced the Sorting Hat in Harry Potter, died at 98 in November 2022. His agent told the BBC that the beloved actor died peacefully in his sleep.
- Michael Gambon
- Leslie Phillips
- Robbie Coltrane
- Richard Harris
- Richard Griffiths
- David Legeno
- Alan Rickman
- John Hurt
- Robert Hardy
- Helen Mccrory
Following Richard Harris’ death in 2002, Michael Gambon stepped up to play the iconic role of Albus Dumbledore. He died on Thursday, September 28, 2023. He was 82. “We are devastated to announce the loss of Sir Michael Gambon,” his family said in a statement. “Beloved husband and father, Michael died peacefully in hospital with his wife Anne and so...
Harry Potter fans may not recognize the acclaimed British actor’s face, but his voice is unmistakable. In the first two Potter films, Leslie voiced the mystical Sorting Hat, who decided the Hogwarts House for Harry, Ron, Hermione, and their classmates. His agent Jonathan Lloyd confirmed to Deadlinethat Phillips passed away peacefully in his sleep o...
Robbie Coltrane, the veteran Scottish-born actor who brought Hagrid the Giant to life in the Harry Potter films,died at age 72 on Oct. 14, 2022. According to a statement given to the BBC by his agent, Belinda Wright, Robbie passed away in a hospital near Falkirk in Scotland. “For me personally, I shall remember him as an abidingly loyal client. As ...
Richard Harris played the headmaster of Hogwarts, Albus Dumbledore, in the first two installments of Harry Potter. He succumbed to Hodgkin’s disease in 2002 at the age of 72. Following his death, Michael Gambon took over the role of Dumbledore throughout the rest of the films. During the Harry Potter 20th anniversary reunion event presented by HBO ...
Richard Griffiths, who played Harry Potter’s hateful uncle Vernon Dursley and housed him by graciously sticking him in the cupboard under the stairs, died in 2013 at age 65. His death came shortly after he received heart surgery at University Hospital in Coventry, England. And despite him being so cruel to Harry in the films, Daniel had the opposit...
David Legeno brought the character of Fenrir Greyback, a werewolf bounty hunter, to life in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2. He died of heat-related complications in 2014 while hiking in Manly Beacon in California’s Death Valley. The Inyo County S...
Alan Rickman, who played Severus Snape throughout the entire Harry Potter series, died of pancreatic cancer in 2016 at the age of 69. The death of the actor deeply affected Harry Potterfans and actors alike. J.K. Rowling, who wrote the iconic Harry Potter books, took to Twitter to honor the actor upon his death. “There are no words to express how s...
John Hurt’s character of wandmaker Garrick Ollivander played a very special role in Harry Potter’s life, as he helped him connect with his first wand in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. He was seen in the final two films, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part: 1 and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part: 2. John died in 2017 at the ag...
Robert Hardy appeared as Cornelius Fudge, the Minister for Magic, in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. He died at the age of 91 in 2017 and had an impressive film career that spanned over seven decades. Upon his death...
Although Helen McCrory‘scharacter of Narcissa Malfoy, wife to Lucius Malfoy and mother to Draco Malfoy, served the dark side, her acting chops were widely celebrated. McCrory died in 2021 at the age of 52 in London due to cancer. Following her death, her actor husband Damian Lewis penned a heartfelt tribute to her in The Sunday Timesand focused on ...
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Sep 28, 2023 · Troyer found fame playing “Mini-Me” in the Austin Powers film, but he also portrayed Griphook in “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.” He died in 2018 at age 49. Richard Harris
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Oct 7, 2024 · Maggie Smith – Professor McGonagall. Image via Warner Bros. Professor McGonagall was portrayed in all eight Harry Potter films by Dame Maggie Smith. She passed away in September 2024 at the age ...
Nov 9, 2022 · The Harry Potter Franchise has a place in many people's hearts but sadly many of the actors who played iconic roles have passed away since filming. Most recently, it was confirmed that the voice of the Sorting Hat, Leslie Phillips CBE died at the age of 98 on November 7 2022 on after a long illness.
Sep 27, 2024 · Below, Hollywood Life is looking back on some of the Harry Potter actors who have died. Maggie Smith (1934 – 2024) Actor Maggie Smith who played Minerva McGonagall has died at the age of 89 😢
Oct 1, 2024 · 27 Harry Potter actors have now died. 1. "Dumbledore" Actor Michael Gambon When He Was Younger! Allvipp / VideoElephant. The Harry Potter films had a large ensemble cast during the eight films made from 2001-2011, with high-profile and beloved actors featuring in the wizarding series. 27 actors from the Harry Potter franchise have now sadly ...
