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Oct 9, 2024 · Harry Potter. Celebrity Deaths. Maggie Smith. We take a look back at some of the other stars of Harry Potter who have sadly left us over the years from Dame Maggie Smith to Sir Michael Gambon.
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- Michael Gambon. Following Richard Harris’ death in 2002, Michael Gambon stepped up to play the iconic role of Albus Dumbledore. He died on Thursday, September 28, 2023.
- Leslie Phillips. Harry Potter fans may not recognize the acclaimed British actor’s face, but his voice is unmistakable. In the first two Potter films, Leslie voiced the mystical Sorting Hat, who decided the Hogwarts House for Harry, Ron, Hermione, and their classmates.
- Robbie Coltrane. Robbie Coltrane, the veteran Scottish-born actor who brought Hagrid the Giant to life in the Harry Potter films, died at age 72 on Oct.
- Richard Harris. Richard Harris played the headmaster of Hogwarts, Albus Dumbledore, in the first two installments of Harry Potter. He succumbed to Hodgkin’s disease in 2002 at the age of 72.
- 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.
Apr 11, 2024 · Richard Harris (Albus Dumbledore) Richard Harris as Albus Dumbledore (Warner Bros) The legendary British actor starred as headmaster Albus Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter films. He...
- Alan Rickman (Severus Snape) Alan Rickman’s portrayal of Severus Snape is widely regarded as the best-played role in the entire Harry Potter franchise.
- Alfred Burke (Armando Dippet) Alfred Burke had a minor role in ‘Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.’ He appeared in a flashback as Armando Dippet, the headmaster of Hogwarts, while Albus Dumbledore was still a professor, and Tom Riddle was still a student.
- Dave Legeno (Fenrir Greyback) Dave Legeno’s death was tragic and way too early. In 2014, Legeno went hiking across Death Valley and probably got lost.
- David Ryall (Elphias Doge) David Ryall was a replacement for Peter Cartwright as Elphias Doge. Doge first appeared in ‘Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix’ as a member of the Order and Dumbledore’s great friend.
Sep 27, 2024 · Several 'Harry Potter' actors have died over the years, including Maggie Smith and Robbie Coltrane. A look back at the late stars.
Sep 27, 2024 · These include Michael Gambon, Alan Rickman, Robbie Coltrane, and Maggie Smith, who died on Friday. Here, Business Insider remembers those who helped bring the wizarding world to...
