The wonderful Harry Potter film series was spread out over a period of 10 years, with the first film appearing in theaters in 2001 and the last one in 2011.
There were an enormous number of characters and actors in the films, and many of them will be forever recognized for the parts they played in the films.
Unfortunately, the 10-year interval was long enough for several cast members to die, and this allowed new actors to step into their roles.
Other actors passed away after the production of the film was completed, but cinephiles and fans of the Harry Potter series will always remember and adore them for their contributions to the series.
The following is an alphabetical list of all of the actors who have passed away from their roles in the Harry Potter series.
24. Alan Rickman (Severus Snape)
It is generally agreed upon that Alan Rickman’s performance as Severus Snape is the greatest character in the whole Harry Potter film series. Rickman delivered great performances across the board, from the first through the eighth film in the series.
Following a courageous fight against pancreatic cancer, the brilliant actor passed away in 2016. He never disclosed his sickness to the general world, instead only telling his nearest family members and friends about it.
When he died, Rickman had reached the age of 69. Although Snape is his most well-known part, he has had amazing roles in films such as Die Hard, Sweeney Todd, and Love Actually, amongst many more.
23. Alfred Burke (Armando Dippet)
Alfred Burke appeared in a supporting capacity in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. In the story, we see him at Hogwarts as Armando Dippet, the head of the school whereas Albus Dumbledore was really teaching there and Tom Riddle was nevertheless a scholar there.
It was Burke’s last part, and it’s perhaps the one that made him the most well-known. The year 2011 was the year of the actor’s passing; he was 92 years old.
22. David Ryall (Elphias Doge)
Peter Cartwright was succeeded in the role of Elphias Doge by David Ryall, who had previously held the role. Doge made his 1st appearance in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, in which he served as a part of the Order and was described as Dumbledore’s close buddy. In “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part One,” Ryall was cast in place of the previous actor.
His passing occurred on Christmas Day in the year 2014, at the age of 79 years old. Ryall had a long and successful career, but the roles he played in films such as Around the World in 80 Days, City of Ember, and Automata are what brought him the most fame.
21. Dave Legeno (Fenrir Greyback)
The untimely passing of Dave Legeno was a terrible tragedy. When Legeno went trekking in Death Valley in 2014, he most likely became disoriented and ended up lost.
The actor’s corpse was discovered by other hikers after he passed away as a result of the effects of the unbearable heat and dehydration. When he passed away, Legeno had reached the age of 50.
In the last three installments of the Harry Potter film series, he portrayed the role of the werewolf Fenrir Greyback. Dave is indeed recognized for the parts he played in films such as “Batman Begins,” “Snow White and the Huntsman,” and others.
20. Elizabeth Spriggs (The Fat Lady)
In order to enter the Gryffindor Common Room, you had to walk past the picture of The Fat Lady and tell her the password, which was Caput Draconis. Only then could you enter the room.
Elizabeth Spriggs was a brilliant performer and she performed the character of the picture, which was a woman who enjoyed singing in a very high-pitched way.
Tragically, Spriggs died away in the year 2008 at the age of 78. Although the actress intended to play a large number of parts throughout the course of her career, the Fat Lady is perhaps the one that brought her the most fame in the film industry.
Spriggs, on the other hand, is more well-known among theatergoers due to the fact that she was an actress for many years in the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theater in England.
19. Derek Deadman (Tom, The Leaky Cauldron Bartender)
Derek Deadman was only seen in the first Harry Potter film, playing a supporting part as Tom, the proprietor of the Leaky Cauldron and bartender at the establishment. Fans have a strong memory of the character even though they just appeared in a brief scene in the film.
The problems that resulted from Deadman’s diabetes ultimately led to his death in 2014. At that point in time, the actor was 74 years old. Aside from the Sorcerer’s Stone, Deadman is well-known for his parts in films such as the Time Bandits and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves with Kevin Costner, amongst others films.
18. Helen McCrory (Narcissa Malfoy)
In April 2021, the family of Helen McCrory revealed that the actress had gone away following a protracted and arduous fight against cancer. Helen McCrory was a part of the Harry Potter ensemble.
Her death was another abrupt and devastating loss for the franchise. McCrory had only been alive for 52 years when she passed away, however, she had obviously accomplished a great deal in her acting career.
In the final 3 installments of the Harry Potter film series, Helen portrayed Narcissa Malfoy, Draco’s mother as well as Lucius Malfoy’s wife.
In addition, we will appreciate her for her appearance in the critically acclaimed series Peaky Blinders, which airs on Netflix; the animation work Loving Vincent; the blockbusters Fearless and The Count of Monte Cristo; and a great number of other films and television shows.
17. Jimmy Gardner (Ernie Prang)
Jimmy Gardner’s part in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was quite little and unimportant, yet he was wonderfully funny and endearing throughout the film.
Jimmy portrayed the role of Ernie Prang, the crazed driver of the double-decker Knight Bus. Prang wore enormous spectacles and drove the bus like a lunatic.
Gardner died away in 2010 at the age of 85. He was known for his roles in films such as Frenzy, directed by Alfred Hitchcock in 1972, and Finding Neverland, directed by Johnny Depp in 2004.
16. Eric Sykes (Frank Bryce)
The part that Eric Sykes played in Harry Potter was quite little, yet it served an important purpose by illuminating the ruthlessness and danger that Lord Voldemort would exhibit in subsequent books in the series.
Frank Bryce, the character that Sykes portrayed, was the gardener for the Riddle family, although he was only in the Goblet of Fire for a few minutes before he was slain by the Dark Lord.
After starring in a number of critically acclaimed films beginning in the 1960s, including The Others or Rotten to the Core, the actor passed away in 2012 at the age of 89.
15. Hazel Douglas (Bathilda Bagshot)
Bathilda Bagshot was one of the supporting characters that Hazel Douglas played in the first installment of the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows film series. Bagshot penned the book that bears his name and is titled A History of Magic.
Even though Douglas did not earn the job until far into her 80s, it is likely that everyone will recall the outstanding actress for her performance in that role.
Her passing occurred in the year 2016 when Douglas was 92 years old. Her career spanned many decades, with most of her appearances being in television programs and series. She was also in notable films such as Asylum and Face, among others.
14. Paul Ritter (Eldred Worple)
Paul Ritter was an excellent actor who had decades of outstanding parts ahead of him but tragically lost away at a young age after losing his fight against a brain tumor. In the year 2021, at the age of 54, Ritter passed away.
In the movie Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, he performed the part of a wizard named Eldred Worple. However, he is furthermore well-known for his roles in the James Bond film Quantum of Solace, and The Limehouse Golem, and for his significant contribution as Martin Goodman in the Friday Night Dinner television series.
13. John Hurt (Garrick Ollivander)
In the first Harry Potter movie, Garrick Ollivander played the role of the proprietor of Ollivander’s, which was portrayed as the most reputable wand store in Diagon Alley.
He was the one who initially sold Harry a wand. John Hurt, a legendary actor who has been nominated for the Academy Award thrice, gave an outstanding performance as the character.
Hurt was best recognized for his performances in The Elephant Man (for which he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Lead Role), Midnight Express (for which he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role), Jackie, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, An Englishman in New York, and numerous other films and television shows. John passed away in the year 2017, at the age of 77.
12. Leslie Phillips (Sorting Hat)
Leslie Phillips, a well-known British actor who was perhaps most recognized for his outstanding performances in the Carry On film series, died away quite recently, at the beginning of November 2022. As per his agency, the actor passed away quietly in his sleep at the age of 98 years old. He had a serene passing.
His lengthy career began all the way back in the 1930s, and he collaborated with a wide variety of industry luminaries, including Anthony Hopkins, Steven Spielberg, and a number of others.
Mr. Phillips provided the voice for the recognizable Sorting Hat in the Harry Potter film series. The Sorting Hat ultimately placed Harry Potter in Gryffindor rather than Slytherin, and the rest, as they say, is history.
11. Richard Griffiths (Uncle Vernon Dursley)
All across the Harry Potter series, Richard Griffiths was so a wonderful character that you adored to loathe him. His animosity was infectious. He portrayed Harry’s harsh and grumpy uncle, Vernon Dursley, who detested the fact that he was responsible for the upbringing of his nephew.
Sadly, the well-known actor passed away in 2013 at the age of 65 due to complications that occurred after he had a heart operation.
Griffiths was a remarkable actor, getting a BAFTA nomination for his character in The History Boys even while appearing in Sleepy Hollow and thousands and thousands of performances as a participant of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Despite the fact that his performance as Uncle Vernon is likely his most well-known role, Griffiths was an incredible actor.
10. Richard Harris (Albus Dumbledore)
Richard Harris played the role of the original Albus Dumbledore, a man with a pleasant, husky tone who appeared in the initial two films of the Harry Potter film series. Sadly, Harris died suddenly from Hodgkin’s illness in 2002, not long after shooting the Chamber of Secrets.
He was a brilliant actor, but we lost him much too soon. When he passed away, the actor had reached the age of 72. After then, Michael Gambon began playing the role of Dumbledore.
Over the course of more than half a century, Harris had a fruitful and successful career.
Lovers recognize him not just as the original Dumbledore, but also for his roles as Marcus Aurelius in Gladiator, King Arthur in Camelot (1967), Marcus Aurelius in Unforgiven (1992), and many more roles.
9. Robert Hardy (Cornelius Fudge)
Actor Robert Hardy was well-known for his portrayal of Cornelius Fudge, the Minister of Magic, in the Harry Potter film series. He is most remembered for this role.
His career spanned the stages of theaters, television programs, and film sets for more than seven decades, and he was a kind and gentle-mannered guy.
Throughout his acting career, he had 6 outstanding performances as Winston Churchill, and he also had a prominent part in Sense and Sensibility, among other things.
In 2017, Hardy died away calmly in the comfort of his own home, surrounded by those who loved him.
8. Peter Cartwright (Elphias Doge)
Peter Cartwright was the original Elphias Doge in the Harry Potter series of books and films. He made an appearance in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix as a fellow member of the Order and a close friend of Albus Dumbledore.
Because of disease and old age, though, Cartwright was unable to resume his career as an actor, and David Ryall was cast in his stead for the first installment of the Deathly Hallows film series.
Following a lengthy career, the magnificent actor passed away in 2013 at the age of 78. He was most known for his parts in Gandhi (1982), Wimbledon, and other films.
7. Sam Beazley (Professor Everard)
Sam Beazley’s career as an actor was very brief, yet he was cast in a number of parts that will live on in legend. The part of Professor Everard in The Order of the Phoenix was an example of the parts he played.
Similar to the parts that Beazley has played in Johnny English, Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason, and other films, this one was a supporting one but nevertheless had a significant impact.
Sam had a fruitful and long life until passing away peacefully in his own home in 2017 at the age of 101 years old.
6. Robert Knox (Marcus Belby)
Robert Knox, who was youthful and skilled, was one of several performers from the Harry Potter series who lost very prematurely, although none of them died as severely as Robert Knox.
He portrayed the character of Marcus Belby in the Half-Blood Prince and was scheduled to reappear for the remainder of the series till his untimely death in 2008 when Knox was just 18 years old.
This terrible event occurred while Knox was in the middle of filming the Half-Blood Prince.
In an uncontrollable burst of fury, the man who was fighting with Knox’s brother in a pub pulled out a kitchen knife and stabbed Robert and 4 other people.
Knox attempted to break up the fight but was unable. Sadly, the assault caused serious damage to Robert’s artery, and he passed away in the local hospital not too long after it happened.
He also appeared in After You’ve Gone, playing the part of Josh, and if the terrible accident that took his life hadn’t happened, he very likely would have progressed on to have a very successful acting career.
5. Roger Lloyd Pack (Barty Crouch Senior)
Roger Lloyd Pack had his one and only appearance in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. He was a member of the Ministry of Magic staff and one of Albus Dumbledore’s pals.
His kid, Barty Jr., who was portrayed by the renowned David Tennant, was a Death Eater who pretended to be Professor Moody before he was arrested.
It had a significant part in the overall narrative of the movie, and both of the performers did an outstanding job in their individual parts.
In subsequent installments of the series, Barty Crouch Senior was never seen again. Unfortunately, Roger Lloyd Pack passed away in 2014 at the age of 69 after battling pancreatic cancer, the same disease that took the life of his friend Alan Rickman.
Only Fools and Horses, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, and Dr. Who are three of the most iconic television shows in history, and David Tennant and Robert Pack appeared in all three of them. Pack will be most known for his work in these series.
4. Bateson, Timothy (Kreacher)
Timothy Bateson provided the voice for Kreacher, the elf who served the Black family at their mansion, which was also the location of the headquarters for the Order of the Phoenix.
Bateson died away in 2009 at the age of 83; Simon McBurney took over for him as the voice of Kreacher in the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows film series.
Bateson is well-known for his parts in films like “The Italian Job,” “Merlin” (1998), and “the Midsomer Murders” series, among others.
3. Terence Bayler (The Bloody Baron)
Terence Bayler was more well-known in New Zealand than he was in Hollywood, but during his long and successful career, he still managed to appear in a number of memorable parts.
In the film “The Sorcerer’s Stone,” he had the role of the Bloody Baron, who is one of the spirits that haunt the Hogwarts school. His part was quite unimportant, yet it was hilarious, odd, and highly entertaining.
Bayler passed away in 2016 at the age of 86, and we will recall him as being one of the finest performers to come out of New Zealand. He is most remembered for his appearances in the films Life of Brian (1979) and Time Bandits (1981), and a number of other hit television programs and movies.
2. Verne Troyer (Griphook)
Verne Troyer was a well-liked actor who played the role of Griphook in the first Harry Potter film. Griphook was a goblin who worked at Gringotts, the bank that was run by wizards.
Even though Troyer was the actor that portrayed Griphook, Warwick Davis was the one who provided the character’s voice and eventually took over the role entirely later on in the series.
Alcohol intoxication was the tragic cause of Troyer’s death in 2018 when he was just 49 years old. His death was investigated and determined to be a suicide in the end.
Verne was a highly motivational person who was constantly seeking ways to assist others and put a smile on our faces. He is most known for his parts in The Love Guru and for portraying Mini-Me in two Austin Powers movies.
1. Robbie Coltrane (Rubeus Hagrid)
Hagrid was played by Robbie Coltrane. From this vantage point, one has the ability to say a lot.
The Scottish performer, who had numerous parts during his career, personified Hagrid in the greatest manner imaginable, and he was, as many other actors on our record, the sole individual we might imagine portraying the much-loved character. He had a long list of roles throughout his career.
Unfortunately, Mr. Coltrane has been dealing with a number of health-related challenges over the last several years, and as a result, he has not been very visible to the public.
According to the reports, he retired from the public eye and moved to a modest cottage in Scotland, where he lived by himself and battled his many health issues.
The latter regrettably caught up to him, and Mr. Robbie Coltrane died away on October 14, 2022, in a hospital in Scotland. He had been ill for quite some time.
Conclusion
These actors will always be remembered for their memorable performances in the Harry Potter series, and their legacies will continue to live on through their work. Their deaths are a reminder of the fleeting nature of life and the importance of cherishing the time we have with our loved ones.
