Michael Gabon – Dumbledore
On September 28, 2023, actor Michael Gabon, known for his role as Albus Dumbledore in most of the films, died at the age of 82 after an “attack of pneumonia”, leaving behind a great legacy in film and entertainment.
It is worth mentioning that the actor was not the first to play the headmaster of Hogwarts, but he undoubtedly left a mark that will hardly be erased in the hearts of all fans.
Maggie Smith – Minerva McGonagall
The British-born actress died on September 27, 2024, at the age of 89. In a statement, his children said:
Although the cause of death was not revealed, it is known that the actress suffered from breast cancer during the filming of the movie “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince”, but did not want to leave the filming in order not to disappoint the fans of the saga . .
Maggie Smith is remembered for her role as Professor McGonagall, but she had other important performances in productions such as “The Prime of Miss Brodie” (1969), which won her the Academy Award for Best Actress, “Othello” (1965), Gosford Park’ (2001) and the series ‘Downton Abbey’.
Robbie Coltrane – Hagrid
On October 14, 2022, the death of Robbie, best known for his role as Hagrid in the “Harry Potter” films, was announced. The actor was 72 years old and had a long career in the entertainment industry.
Robbie, born in Scotland in March 1950, began his career as a comedian and gradually appeared in such projects as ‘GoldenEye’, ‘The World Is Not Enough’, ‘Nuns on the Run’ ‘Ocean’s Twelve’ and ‘Mona Lisa ยป. , which led to his positioning as a Hollywood star.
Alan Rickman – Severus Snape
One of the most popular characters in the installments, inspired by the literary works of JK Rowling, was Professor Severus, played by Alan Rickman. In January 2016, the actor died aged 69 from cancer, according to BBC News at the time.
Apart from ‘Harry Potter’, the celebrity has joined the cast of ‘Perfume: The Story of a Murderer’, ‘Something the Lord Made’, ‘The Song of Lunch’, ‘Nobel Son’ and ‘Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet’. Road’.
Helen McCrory – Narcissa Malfoy
Narcissa, mother of Draco and wife of Lucius Malfoy, played Helen, who won the affection of fans of the magical world thanks to her skills as an artist. On April 16, 2021, McCrory’s husband announced the sensitive death of the famous woman (at the age of 52) with a post on his Twitter account.
London-born Ellen has triumphed in such installments as ‘Peaky Blinders’, ‘Skyfall’, ‘The Queen’, ‘A Little Chaos’, ‘Leaving’ and ‘Roadkill’, where she shared credit with actors such as Millie Brady. , Sarah Greene and Hugh Laurie.
- Hugh Laurie also starred in the film ‘To the Master with Love: Mr. Pip’ which you can watch for free on ViX.
Richard Griffiths – Vernon Dursley
During his childhood, after being orphaned, Harry Potter lived with his aunt and uncle Petunia and Vernon, a man who was responsible for complicating the life of the protagonist. That role starred Richard, who shocked Hollywood with his death in March 2013.
At 65, Griffiths had built up a long list of credits including “Withnail and I,” “Bird of Prey,” “Sleepy Hollow,” “Pie in the Sky” and “The History Boys,” where he starred as Hector.
Richard Harris – Albus Dumbledore
With a long career behind him, in October 2002 the death of the actor, who played the role of Albus Dumbledore in the first two “Harry Potter” films, was reported. For this reason, his character was taken over by Michael Gambon in the following films.
‘Cry the Beloved Country’, ‘Gladiator’, ‘A Man Called Horse’, ‘Unforgiven’, ‘The Root of All Evil?’ and ‘Orca’, were just a few of the productions Richard collaborated on since the 1960s.
Robert Knox – Marcus Belby
When he was just 18, the actor, who played Ravenclaw student Marcus Belby in “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,” was stabbed in London while trying to protect his brother, as “The Guardian” pointed out on the 25 May. of 2008.
Robert Hardy – Cornelius Fudge
Also known for his role as Minister of Magic Cornelius Fudge in the saga, the actor died aged 91 on August 4, 2017.
Before his departure, Hardy led several installments that won him the affection of his fans. Some of them are: ‘Margaret’, ‘Lassie’ and ‘Middlemarch’.
Elizabeth Spriggs – “The Fat Lady”
Fans of the films will surely remember the Fat Lady, a woman who is on a painting and who allowed entry to one of the many classrooms of Hogwarts School with the phrase “greater fortune”.
After playing the role, the star continued her career in the entertainment industry. However, he died on July 2, 2008.
Roger Lloyd-Pack – Barty Crouch
Ministry of Magic employee Barty Crouch Senior, father of the villainous Barty Jr., was played by Lloyd-Pack, who died aged 69 on January 15, 2014, from pancreatic cancer.
In the mid-60s, the famous man entered the art industry and succeeded in series and films such as “The Magician”, “Mr. Bean’, ‘The Perfect Match’ and ‘Doctor Who’.
John Hurt – Ollivander
Another death that surprised movie fans was that of John, a British actor who became an Ollivander, an expert who made wands for the inhabitants of the magical world.
The celebrity, who mastered the seventh art from a young age, died in January 2017.
Tell us, did you know all the actors from the world of “Harry Potter” who have died?
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Camila Luna is a writer at Gossipify, where she covers the latest movies and television series. With a passion for all things entertainment, Camila brings her unique perspective to her writing and offers readers an inside look at the industry. Camila is a graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a degree in English and is also a avid movie watcher.
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