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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 – (19th October 1940 - 28 September 2023) Warner Bros.
- Character: Albus Dumbledore. Gambon took over the role of Dumbledore from Richard Harris following Chamber of Secrets until the conclusion of the main film series.
- Richard Harris – (1 October 1930 - 25 October 2002)
- Character: Albus Dumbledore. Richard Harris as Headmaster Dumbledore Warner Bros. Harris played the headmaster of the wizarding school in the first two Harry Potter films, and after his death, Michael Gambon took over the iconic role for the rest of the franchise (six films).
Sep 28, 2023 · More than two dozen actors from the “Potter” films have died in the two decades since the franchise began, most recently Michael Gambon. The actor, who starred as Albus Dumbledore in the films ...
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Apr 11, 2024 · Richard Harris as Albus Dumbledore (Warner Bros) The legendary British actor starred as headmaster Albus Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter films. He died after the second film, The Chamber ...
- Leslie Phillips. Leslie Phillips, the actor who voiced the famous Hogwarts Sorting Hat, has died, aged 98. His agent confirmed the actor died "peacefully in his sleep" on November 7, 2022.
- John Hurt. John Hurt made his Harry Potter debut in the first film as wandmaker Mr Ollivander and returned onscreen again in 2010 and 2011 in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 and Part 2.
- Robbie Coltrane. Robbie Coltrane is the most recent Harry Potter loss fans have mourned. The actor, who played the tough-on-the-outside-soft-on-the-inside gamekeeper died at the age of 72 on October 14, 2022.
- Helen McCrory. Helen McCrory died on April 16, 2021, after a battle with cancer. She was 52. The actress was originally cast as Bellatrix Lestrange in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in 2007 but had to pull out due to her pregnancy.
Sep 29, 2023 · John Hurt took on the supporting role of expert wandmaker Garrick Ollivander in the first and final two "Harry Potter" movies. In 2017, the actor died from pancreatic cancer at the age of 77.
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Nov 8, 2022 · Many stars are sadly no longer with us, from Alan Rickman and Richard Harris through to supporting cast members like Verne Troyer. Jess Hardiman. There are now 24 actors from the Harry Potter franchise who have sadly passed away, following the death of Leslie Phillips, which was announced today. The beloved film series kicked off back in 2001 ...
