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J.K Rowling’s Harry Potter is one of the most popular highly watched and loved series in history. The 8-part franchise and all the numerous characters of the series are still as fresh and green as ever in the memories of the most. However, the recent demise of Michael Gambon has left the Harry Potter fans in despair. Remembering the same here’s the list of all the famous characters and actors from Harry Potter who have died-
- Michael Gambon-Headmaster Albus Dumbledore (2023)
The most recent death remains of actor Michael Gambon who passed away on Thursday 28th September. British actor Michael Gambon who essayed the role “Albus Dumbledore” in six parts of Harry Potter passed away at the age of 82 with his wife, Anne, and son Fergus at his bedside following a bout of pneumonia.
- Alan Rickman-Professor Severus Snape (2016)
Alan Rickman who was popularly known for his role as “Professor Severus Snape” in the series Harry Potter passed away in the year 2016 at the age of 69 while he was sleeping. Alan Rickman passed away following his diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.
- Robbie Coltrane-Rubeus Hagrid (2022)
Robbie Coltrane who was known for essaying the role of the most-loved character Rubeus Hagrid passed away in October 2022, at the age of 72 years. Robbie Coltrane last appeared in Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts, with all the members of the Harry Potter cast prior to his demise.
- Richard Harris-First Albus Dumbledore(2002)
Before Michael Gambon actor Richard Harris had played the role of Dumbledore in the first two parts of the Harry Potter series. The actor passed away in 2002, at the University College of London Hospital. The actor died at the age of 72 years after fighting with Hodgkin’s Disease. The sudden death of the actor left his fans in despair however his role was soon taken up by Michael Gambon for the rest 6 series.
- Helen McCrory-Draco Malfoy’s Mother- Narcissa Malfoy(2021)
Helen McCrory didn’t have a lengthy role in the Harry Potter series, but she surely had a good one. For the unversed, Helen played the role of Draco Malfoy’s mother, Narcissa Malfoy in the series. However, the young actress passed away in the year 2021 at the age of only 52 years due to cancer. Apart from Harry Potter Helen also appeared in “Peaky Blinders”.
- Richard Griffiths-Harry Potter’s Uncle-Vernon Dursley (2013)
Richard Griffiths who was known for playing the role of the cruel uncle, Vernon Dursley in Harry Potter passed away in the year 2013 at the age of only 65 years. Reportedly the actor had complications after having a heart surgery at University Hospital in Coventry, central England.
- Robert Hardy-Minister Cornelius Fudge (2017)
Robert Hardy who played the role of the sly Ministry Of Magic minister, Cornelius Fudge passed away at the age of 91 in the year 2017. Robert appeared in 4 parts of the series including, Chamber of Secrets, Prisoner of Azkaban, Goblet of Fire and Order of the Phoenix.
- Leslie Phillips-Voice Behind Sorting Hat (2022)
Not many are aware but Leslie Phillips was the voice behind the Sorting Hat in the Harry Potter series. Leslie Phillips passed away in 2022 at the age of 98 years. Reports later revealed that the actor passed away peacefully while he was sleeping.
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