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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.
Apr 11, 2024 · Full list of Harry Potter actors who have died since the movies; JK Rowling says Harry Potter actors Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson can ‘save their apologies’
- 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).
Dec 31, 2022 · We take a look back at some of the brilliant actors from the Harry Potter films we have loved and lost over the years. READ MORE: Which Harry Potter character are you? Take this quiz to find out
Jul 23, 2021 · The final Harry Potter film - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 - was released ten years ago on July 15, 2011 and fans celebrated the milestone this month. Sadly, some of the actors have passed away either while the films were still being shot, or after the franchise had ended.
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Oct 17, 2022 · Chris Columbus, the director behind the first two "Harry Potter" films, said in a press conference just hours before Harris died that the actor had every intention of coming back to set as Dumbledore — that despite his illness, he was ready to bring the wizarding professor back to life.
