With 8 films in film history and more than twenty years since the release of the first movie, Harry Potter still has a huge fan base today. Over these more than two decades of the franchise, unfortunately, some of the beloved actors from the saga have passed away.
Check out which actors were part of one of the biggest film franchises and delighted many fans:
Richard Harris (Albus Dumbledore)
Passed away in 2002, Harris was the first to die from the series. He portrayed Dumbledore in the first two films.
Robert Knox (Marcus Belby)
Died in 2008 after being stabbed while trying to protect his brother. Knox was Marcus Belby in “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince”.
Michael Gambon (Albus Dumbledore)
Took over the role of Dumbledore after Harris’s death and continued in the franchise until its conclusion. Gambon passed away in 2023 due to pneumonia.
Elizabeth Spriggs (The Fat Lady)
Passed away in 2008, known for portraying The Fat Lady, the portrait guarding the Gryffindor common room.
Timothy Bateson (Kreacher)
Died in 2009, he voiced Kreacher, the house-elf, in “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix”.
Jimmy Gardner (Ernie Prang)
Passed away in 2010, Gardner was a World War II veteran who played the driver of the “Knight Bus” in “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban”.
Alfred Burke (Armando Dippet)
Died in 2011, known for playing Armando Dippet, Dumbledore’s predecessor at Hogwarts.
Eric Sykes (Frank Bryce)
Died in 2012, played Frank Bryce, the suspected gardener in the murder of the Riddle family.
Richard Griffiths (Vernon Dursley)
Passed away in 2013, Griffiths was Uncle Vernon, known for his respected work in theater and film.
Peter Cartwright (Elphias Doge)
Died in 2013, portrayed Elphias Doge before being replaced by David Ryall.
Roger Lloyd Pack (Barty Crouch Senior)
Passed away in 2014, Pack was Barty Crouch Senior, an influential official at the Ministry of Magic.
Dave Legeno (Fenrir Greyback)
Died in 2014, the actor played the werewolf and Death Eater Fenrir Greyback.
Derek Deadman (Tom the Leaky Cauldron)
Passed away in 2014, known for his role as the bartender at The Leaky Cauldron.
David Ryall (Elphias Doge)
Passed away in 2014, Ryall replaced Cartwright as Elphias Doge in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1”.
Alan Rickman (Severus Snape)
Died in 2016, Rickman was a beloved actor known for his role as Severus Snape and his work in other productions.
Terence Bayler (The Bloody Baron)
Passed away in 2016, Bayler portrayed The Bloody Baron, a ghost at Hogwarts.
Hazel Douglas (Bathilda Bagshot)
Died in 2016, famous for portraying Bathilda Bagshot in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1”.
John Hurt (Garrick Ollivander)
Passed away in 2017, Hurt was a renowned actor who played the wandmaker Ollivander.
Sam Beazley (Professor Everard)
Died in 2017, Beazley was the portrait of Professor Everard in “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix”.
Robert Hardy (Cornelius Fudge)
Passed away in 2017, Hardy was Minister of Magic Cornelius Fudge in the series.
Verne Troyer (Griphook)
Died in 2018, Troyer was Griphook in “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” before being replaced.
Paul Ritter (Eldred Worple)
Passed away in 2021, Ritter portrayed the wizard and writer Eldred Worple.
Helen McCrory (Narcissa Malfoy)
Died in 2021, McCrory was known for her role as Narcissa Malfoy and other notable roles.
Robbie Coltrane (Rubeus Hagrid)
Passed away in 2022, Coltrane was the beloved gamekeeper Hagrid.
Leslie Phillips (The Sorting Hat)
Died in 2022, Phillips voiced The Sorting Hat and was known for his long acting career.
Source: Unilad | Photos: IMDb – Warner Bros (Michael Gambon, Alan Rickman, Robbie Coltrane) | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team