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'Harry Potter' Movie Fans Mourn the Talented Actors Who Have Died

Several 'Harry Potter' actors have died in the years since the films got here out. Here's a list of 'Harry Potter' stars who are unfortunately no longer with us.

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Over the past 20 years, the Harry Potter series has transform an international phenomenon and captured the imaginations of guide readers and moviegoers alike. Despite writer J.K.Rowling's controversial comments lately, the collection still holds a distinct place in the hearts of many.

Sadly, a number of of the actors who helped carry the motion pictures to lifestyles have died since the conclusion of the sequence.

Here's the entirety we know about the actors who have died since 2001's Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.

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(L-R): Tom Felton, Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Matthew Lewis at 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt. 2' premiere

1. Richard Harris, who performed Albus Dumbledore, died in 2002.

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Richard Harris with Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, and Daniel Radcliffe.

The authentic Dumbledore, Richard Harris, sadly passed away from an competitive form of Hodgkin's illness at age 72. Entertainment Weekly interviewed Chris Columbus, (director of the first two Harry Potter motion pictures), who stated Richard expected to play Dumbledore in the third film ahead of he died. "He did threaten to kill me if I recast [Dumbledore]," Chris stated. "I cannot even repeat what he said."

2. Rob Knox, who in brief played Marcus Belby, died in 2008.

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Rob Knox as Marcus Belby in 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.'

18-year-old Rob Knox died tragically young. Rob, who wrapped filming for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in 2008, was once stabbed in London outside of a membership.

He was reportedly trying to give protection to his 16-year-old brother, Jamie, from a group of men inside the bar. Director David Yates dedicated the movie premiere to him and the solid wore white ribbons on their wrists to pay him tribute.

3. Elizabeth Spriggs, who played the Fat Lady in the portray, died in 2008.

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Elizabeth Spriggs (decrease left) in Noel Coward's 'Blithe Spirit'

Elizabeth Spriggs was one of these delightful a part of the franchise. As the mum or dad of the Gryffindor Tower, she made up our minds who could come and cross. In her actual life, Elizabeth was once an accomplished British actor whose occupation spanned many years.

From the stage to the display screen she was once part of magical performances like Shakespeare's Hamlet, Romeo & Juliet, and Julius Caesar. Her film and television career was equally as prolific. She passed away July 2, 2008.

4. Richard Griffiths, who performed Vernon Dursley, died in 2013.

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Richard Griffiths at the Tony Awards.

Richard handed in 2013 after struggling complications from center surgical treatment. Despite taking part in a extensively despised personality, he was well-loved by means of the solid. Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe had if truth be told labored with Richard a number of times right through his career and told Entertainment Weekly upon his passing, "I was proud to say I knew him."

5. Dave Legeno, who performed Fenrir Greyback, died in 2014.

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Dave Legeno as Fenrir Greyback in 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.'

Dave Legeno, who performed werewolf Fenrir Greyback, died in 2014 at the age of 50. The Hollywood Reporter notes that his reason for dying was "heat-related issues" after the actor went mountaineering in Death Valley and used to be came upon by other hikers days later. Death Valley temperatures can rise to a deadly a hundred and twenty degrees.

6. Roger Lloyd-Peck, who played Barty Crouch Sr, died in 2014.

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Roger Lloyd-Peck as Barty Crouch, Sr. in 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.'

Celebrated British actor Roger Lloyd-Peck gave up the ghost at age Sixty nine of pancreatic most cancers. BBC News reported Sir David Jason, his co-star from Only Fools and Horses, spoke highly of him, pronouncing, "[H]e was a very intelligent man and a very fine actor capable of many roles. I shall remember him with fondness and for all the good times we had together."

7. David Ryall, who performed Elphias Doge, died in 2014.

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David Ryall as Elphias Doge in 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1.'

BBC News reported that David Ryall's demise happened on Christmas Day at age 79. The circumstances around his dying weren't given. Director Mark Gatiss, recognized for his paintings on Sherlock and Doctor Who, tweeted his condolences. "The great David Ryall left us on Christmas Day. A twinkling, brilliant, wonderful actor I was privileged to call a friend."

8. Alan Rickman, who performed Severus Snape, died in 2016.

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Alan Rickman at the Tribeca Film Festival.

Alan Rickman's tragic loss of life at age 69 due to most cancers left many Harry Potter fans totally bereft. Fellow actors, along with J.K. Rowling, took to Twitter to praise Alan's strange talent and authentic friendship.

BBC News reported he used to be "Surrounded by family and friends" at the time of his loss of life. Daniel Radcliffe wrote, "Working with [Alan] at such a formative age was incredibly important, and I will carry the lessons he taught me for the rest of my life and career."

9. Terence Bayler, who played The Bloody Barron, died in August 2016.

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Terence Baylor

The Guardian reported that Terence, who dies Aug. 2, 2016 at age 86, was once "survived by Valerie, and by the son and daughter of his first marriage, to the actor Bridget Armstrong." This commemorated New Zealand actor used to be identified through some Americans as The Bloody Barron however his profession leapt from the huge screen to the small screen and even onto the stage. He was once praised for his work with the Monty Python workforce, appearing the global he may just make you laugh or make you cry.

10. John Hurt, who performed wandmaker Mr. Ollivander, died in 2017.

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John Hurt at the 'Melancholia' premiere.

BAFTA-winning actor John Hurt died at the age of 77 after being treated for pancreatic cancer. His spouse instructed BBC News that he had introduced "joy and magic" and it could be a "strange world without him."

11. Robert Hardy, who performed Cornelius Fudge, died in 2017.

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Robert Hardy at the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain.

Robert Hardy's acting profession spanned 70 years, and the actor passed away at 91. His youngsters wrote a commentary to Observer upon his dying, pronouncing: "Gruff, elegant, twinkly, and always dignified, he is celebrated by all who knew him and loved him and everyone who enjoyed his work." Richard was once awarded a CBE for his appearing skills.

12. Verne Troyer, who performed Griphook, died in 2018.

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Verne Troyer at the 4th annual Team Maria Benefit.

Verne was known for his function as difficult goblin Griphook in Harry Potter, but additionally for his role as Mini Me in the Austin Powers movies. The Washington Post reported that his dying used to be dominated as suicide via alcohol intoxication. He had spoken about his dependancy prior to now.

13. Paul Ritter, who played Eldred Worple, died in 2021.

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Paul Ritter

The overdue British actor performed Eldred Worple in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Fans will remember meeting him at Slughorn's infamous Christmas celebration the place Eldred tried to convince Harry to let him write his biography.

At age Fifty four he died of a brain tumor and in line with his obituary, he is, "Survived his wife, Polly Radcliffe, a senior research fellow at the national addiction centre in King’s College London, whom he married in 1996, their sons, Frank and Noah, and his sisters."

14. Helen McCrory, who played Narcissa Malfoy, died in 2021.

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Helen McCrory at the Virgin TV BAFTA awards.

Actress Helen McCrory was once known for her roles in Harry Potter and on the tv show Peaky Blinders. Sadly, she died in her home on April 16, 2021 at age fifty two from cancer. She is survived by means of her husband, Damian Lewis, and two youngsters.

15. Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid, died in October 2022.

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Robbie Coltrane

When Robbie Coltrane died in October 2022, he were fighting a personal sickness for two years, in keeping with Deadline. Known as the lovely half-giant, half-human Rubeus Hagrid, Robbie introduced a deeply beautiful persona to existence in some way that only a few actors could. Though his career used to be no longer limited to the Harry Potter universe, it is his time as the sweet, animal-loving Hagrid, that fans bear in mind most.

16. Leslie Phillips, who voiced the Sorting Hat, died in 2022.

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Leslie Phillips

Leslie Phillips delivered to lifestyles considered one of the franchise's most iconic characters. The Sorting Hat was once answerable for sealing the fates of each new Hogwarts pupil. He died at age 98 on Nov. 7, 2022 and used to be survived by his third spouse Zara Carr along side his kids. It's not possible to sum up his occupation which was huge and eclectic. It's safe to mention his voice will live to tell the tale.

17. Paul Grant, who performed Gringotts' goblin, died in 2023.

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Paul Grant

Paul's daughter Sophie Jayne Grant informed Sky News she used to be "heartbroken" upon listening to the news of her father's death. "No girl deserves their dad to be taken away... He was so well known and loved [for his work]. He's gone too soon," she mentioned. The 56-year-old actor collapsed and died from a heart attack at King's Cross station in London on March 20, 2023.

He starred in films like Return of the Jedi, Labyrinth, and Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Paul was recognized by buddies as The King of Dwarfs, according to Hello Magazine.

18. Sir Michael Gambon, who performed Dumbledore, died in 2023

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Sir Michael Gambon

A representative instructed PEOPLE that, Sir Michael Gambon "died peacefully" whilst in the health center for pneumonia, on Sept. 27, 2023. He was absolute best known for changing the overdue Richard Harris as Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films.

Upon listening to of his passing, he was once commemorated by means of fellow Harry Potter solid buddies including Daniel Radcliffe who informed The Guardian he used to be "one of the most brilliant, effortless actors I’ve ever had the privilege of working with, but despite his immense talent, the thing I will remember most about him is how much fun he had doing his job."

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