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Harry Potter actors who have tragically died (Image: Getty)
The Harry Potter movie collection launched quite a few careers and featured each rising stars and established legends, however the fandom has mourned the loss of a number of beloved actors over the years.
The well-known authentic Harry Potter movie collection ran for 10 years, from November 2001 to July 2011, releasing eight movies that many followers still cherish today. While the franchise catapulted Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint to stardom, it also showcased famend performers who have since handed away.
Icons like Alan Rickman and Helen McCrory are among those who died following the completion of the movies, while others, including 18-year-old Robert Knox, who was tragically killed, never obtained to witness the collection’ conclusion.
Here’s a possibility to replicate on and honor those we have misplaced.
Richard Harris

Richard Harris handed away at 72 (Image: Getty)
The legendary British actor portrayed Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in the franchise’s opening installments including Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
Beyond the wizarding world, Richard earned approval for his performances in Gladiator, Unforgiven, Camelot, and The Count of Monte Cristo.
The gifted star handed away on October 25, 2002, shortly after the second movie’s release. He was 72 years outdated.
Robert Knox

Robert Knox handed away after being fatally stabbed at 18 (Image: Robert Knox Foundation)
Robert Knox appeared in the Half-Blood Prince movie as Marcus Belby.
He had secured a contract to reprise his function in the Deathly Hallows, Part One.
Tragically, in May 2008, Robert was fatally stabbed exterior a bar in Sidcup, London.
Timothy Bateson

Timothy Bateson handed away in 2009 (Image: Getty)
Timothy Bateson offered the voice for the surly and less well-liked home elf in the Harry Potter collection – Kreacher.
Born in 1926, he gained recognition for his performances in movies and tv applications relationship again to the Nineteen Fifties, though he also featured in the 1986 fantasy movie Labyrinth.
His portrayal in the Order of the Phoenix film marked his swan music before his dying in 2009.
Michael Gambon

Michael Gambon handed away in 2023 (Image: Getty)
After Richard Harris handed away, Michael Gambon stepped into the sneakers of Dumbledore.
He embodied the headmaster by way of to the character’s heartbreaking demise (spoiler alert!) in the Half-Blood Prince.
Prior to getting into the Harry Potter universe, Michael had established himself as a founding member of the Royal National Theatre.
His fame was constructed on performances in quite a few Shakespeare productions, including Othello, Hamlet, Macbeth and Coriolanus.
Michael handed away in September 2023.
Roger Lloyd

Roger Lloyd Pack handed away in 2014. (Image: Getty)
Roger Lloyd Pack In Harry Potter, Roger Lloyd Pack portrayed Ministry of Magic official Barty Crouch Senior in Goblet of Fire.
The actor gained recognition for his performances in Only Fools and Horses, The Vicar of Dibley and Doctor Who.
Roger handed away in 2014.
Derek Deadman
Derek Deadman portrayed British wizard Tom, employed at The Leaky Cauldron.
His character served a number of features as landlord, innkeeper and barman.
Derek earned approval for his function as Ringo in Never the Twain and made appearances in Jabberwocky, Time Bandits and The Scarlet Pimpernel.
Elizabeth Spriggs

Elizabeth Spriggs handed away in 2008 (Image: Getty)
Elizabeth Spriggs options only in the inaugural Harry Potter film as The Fat Lady — a sentient portray who serves as gatekeeper to the Gryffindor frequent room quarters.
Students wanted to recite a password before she would grant them entry.
Elizabeth’s credit also included Sense and Sensibility, Is Anybody There and Simon and the Witch.
Richard Griffiths
Richard Griffiths dropped at life the detestable yet unforgettable Mr Vernon Dursley.
He featured in 5 installments of the franchise – his character was omitted from Goblet of Fire and the Half-Blood Prince.
Beyond the magical realm, Richard also had roles in Chariots of Fire and The History Boys.
Jimmy Gardner
Jimmy took on the a part of Ernie – the enchanted evening bus driver.
One of the franchise’s most memorable strains was directed at him: “take it away Ern, it’s going to be a bumpy ride”.
He makes a single look in the Prisoner of Azkaban movie, transporting Harry to the Leaky Cauldron.
Jimmy handed away in May 2010.
Alan Rickman
Severus Snape was dropped at life by Alan Rickman, an actor featured in other major productions including Love Actually and Sense and Sensibility.
Snape stands as one in all Harry Potter’s most memorable characters, somebody who seems fairly dreadful yet by some means earns viewers sympathy. Only later can we uncover the character’s profound complexity and the immense heartache he endured.
Alan Rickman was recognized with terminal cancer and handed away in 2016.
Dave Legeno
Actor Dave Legeno portrayed the menacing Fenrir Greyback, a werewolf and Death Eater. The character appeared in the Half-Blood Prince on the evening of Dumbledore’s dying.
In 2014, the star’s physique was found in Death Valley, California. Dave Legeno was decided to have died from heat-related health problems. Death Valley is California’s hottest and driest National Park and is widely regarded as extraordinarily hazardous for hikers.
Eric Sykes
Eric Sykes portrayed Frank Bryce, the caretaker for Voldemort’s grandparents. His character meets his end in the fourth installment – the Goblet of Fire – after inadvertently overhearing a dialog between The Dark Lord and his snake Nagini.
Sykes was best identified for his contributions to the cult comedy The Goon Show, though he initially began out writing for radio.
Eric handed away in July 2012
Terence Bayler
New Zealand actor Terence Bayler took on the function of The Bloody Baron, the mischievous ghost in the Philosopher’s Stone.
He was also widely acknowledged for his function in Monty Python’s Life of Brian.
He handed away in 2016.
Robert Hardy
In the Harry Potter franchise, Robert Hardy took on the function of Cornelius Fudge, the Minister of Magic.
His portrayal of Fudge spanned Chamber of Secrets, Prisoner of Azkaban, Goblet of Fire and Order of the Phoenix.
With a profession extending past 70 years, he earned approval for his depictions of Winston Churchill.
He also gained recognition by way of All Creatures Great and Small.
Hazel Douglas
Actress Hazel Douglas portrayed Bathilda Bagshot in the opening installment of Deathly Hallows.
Her character was famend as the creator of A History of Magic.
The character meets her demise and reappears as a corpse housing Voldemort’s snake.
Hazel handed away in 2016.
John Hurt
A pivotal determine in the inaugural Harry Potter movie, John Hurt dropped at life the outstanding Garrick Ollivander, the celebrated wand-maker.
Ollivander operated a store in Diagon Alley, though the character finally fell sufferer to seize and torture at the arms of Lord Voldemort.
John Hurt earned distinction for his performances in 1984, Alien and the Elephant Man.
Helen McCrory
British actress Helen McCrory embodied Narcissa, the mom of Draco Malfoy.
Throughout the collection, her character evolves, displaying growing heat, finally eliciting viewers sympathy.
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