The passing of beloved *Harry Potter* actors leaves a void in the hearts of fans worldwide. For many, these actors were integral to their childhoods, making their deaths deeply felt. To honor their memory, let's remember the members of the *Harry Potter* cast we've lost.
Harry Potter Cast Member Deaths, In Chronological Order
The first Harry Potter film premiered in 2001. Over two decades later, we reflect on the magical world these actors helped create and remember those who have passed.
Richard Harris – Original Dumbledore

Robert Knox – Marcus Belby
Robert Knox, who played Marcus Belby in The Half-Blood Prince, tragically died in 2008 at the age of 18. His role, a relatively minor one, was not recast.
Elizabeth Spriggs – Original Fat Lady

Timothy Bateson – Kreacher
Timothy Bateson, the voice of Kreacher in The Order of the Phoenix, passed away in 2009 at age 83. Simon McBurney took over the role for the remaining films.
Jimmy Gardner – Knight Bus Driver Ernie

Alfred Burke – Armando Dippet
Alfred Burke, who played former Hogwarts headmaster Armando Dippet in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, passed away in 2011 at age 92.
Richard Griffiths – Uncle Vernon Dursley

Peter Cartwright – Original Elphias Doge
Peter Cartwright, who portrayed Elphias Doge in The Order of the Phoenix, passed away in 2013 at age 78. The role was recast for subsequent films.
Dave Legeno – Fenrir Greyback

Derek Deadman – Original Leaky Cauldron Landlord Tom
Derek Deadman, the original Leaky Cauldron landlord Tom, passed away from diabetes complications in 2014. The role was recast for later films.
David Ryall – Elphias Doge (Deathly Hallows)
David Ryall, who played Elphias Doge in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, died in 2014 at age 79.
Alan Rickman – Professor Severus Snape

Terence Bayler – The Bloody Baron
Terence Bayler, who played the Bloody Baron, passed away in 2016 at the age of 86.
Hazel Douglas – Bathilda Bagshot

John Hurt – Ollivander
Sir John Hurt, who played Ollivander, died of pancreatic cancer in early 2017, shortly after his 77th birthday.
Sam Beazley – Portrait of Professor Everard
Sam Beazley, who portrayed the portrait of Professor Everard, passed away in 2017 at the age of 101.
Robert Hardy – Cornelius Fudge

Verne Troyer – Griphook
Verne Troyer, who played Griphook in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, died in 2018.
Paul Ritter – Eldred Worple
Paul Ritter, who played Eldred Worple in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, died of a brain tumor in 2021 at age 54.
Helen McCrory – Narcissa Malfoy

Robbie Coltrane – Hagrid

Leslie Phillips – The Sorting Hat
Leslie Phillips, the voice of the Sorting Hat, died in 2022 at age 98.
Michael Gambon – Dumbledore (*Prisoner of Azkaban* onwards)
Sir Michael Gambon, who played Dumbledore from Prisoner of Azkaban onwards, died from pneumonia in 2023 at age 82.
Maggie Smith – Professor McGonagall

Simon Fisher-Becker – Fat Friar
Simon Fisher-Becker, who appeared as the Fat Friar in The Philosopher’s Stone, passed away in March 2025 at the age of 63.
This list remembers the *Harry Potter* cast members who have passed. Their contributions to the beloved franchise will not be forgotten.
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This article was updated on 3/10/2025 by Escapist Editorial to include additional *Harry Potter* cast members.