All Harry Potter Cast Deaths in Order of Their Passing

The passing of beloved *Harry Potter* actors leaves a void in the hearts of fans worldwide. For many, these performers were integral to our childhoods, shaping our connection to the magical world of Hogwarts. As a tribute to their memory, let's remember the *Harry Potter* cast members we've sadly lost.

The first *Harry Potter* film premiered in 2001, meaning over two decades have passed since the original cast transported us to Hogwarts. This time has, unfortunately, brought the loss of several actors who contributed to the magic.

Richard Harris – Original Dumbledore

Harris, the original Albus Dumbledore in the first two films, passed away from Hodgkin’s Disease in 2002 at age 72.

Robert Knox – Marcus Belby

Knox played Marcus Belby in The Half-Blood Prince. Tragically, he died in 2008 at just 18 years old in a stabbing. His role was not recast.

Elizabeth Spriggs – Original Fat Lady

Elizabeth Spriggs portrayed the Fat Lady in the first few films. The role was recast after a change in the character's appearance and location. Spriggs died in 2008 at age 78.

Timothy Bateson – Kreacher

Bateson voiced Kreacher in The Order of the Phoenix. He passed away in 2009 at age 83, before the series concluded. Simon McBurney took over the role for the remaining films.

Jimmy Gardner – Knight Bus Driver Ernie

Though only in *Prisoner of Azkaban*, Gardner’s memorable portrayal of Ernie remains iconic. He died in 2010 at age 85.

Alfred Burke – Armando Dippet

Burke played former Hogwarts Headmaster Armando Dippet in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. He passed away in 2011 at age 92.

Richard Griffiths – Uncle Vernon Dursley

Richard Griffiths, unforgettable as Vernon Dursley, died from heart surgery complications in 2013 at age 65.

Peter Cartwright – Original Elphias Doge

Cartwright played Elphias Doge in The Order of the Phoenix. His passing in 2013, at age 78, led to the role being recast.

Dave Legeno – Fenrir Greyback

Dave Legeno, who played Fenrir Greyback, died from heatstroke while hiking in 2014 at age 50.

Derek Deadman – Original Leaky Cauldron Landlord Tom

Deadman played Tom in the first film. He died in 2014 from diabetes complications; the role was recast for subsequent films.

David Ryall – Elphias Doge (*Deathly Hallows*)

Ryall took over the role of Elphias Doge for Deathly Hallows. He died in 2014 at age 79.

Alan Rickman – Professor Severus Snape

Alan Rickman, the unforgettable Severus Snape, passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2016 at age 69.

Terence Bayler – The Bloody Baron

Terence Bayler, who played the Bloody Baron, passed away in 2016 at age 86.

Hazel Douglas – Bathilda Bagshot

Hazel Douglas, who played Bathilda Bagshot in *Deathly Hallows: Part I*, died at age 92 in 2016.

John Hurt – Ollivander

Sir John Hurt, who portrayed Ollivander, died of pancreatic cancer in early 2017, shortly after his 77th birthday.

Sam Beazley – Portrait of Professor Everard

Sam Beazley, who played the portrait of Professor Everard, passed away in 2017 at age 101.

Robert Hardy – Cornelius Fudge

Robert Hardy, who played Cornelius Fudge, passed away in 2017 at age 91.

Verne Troyer – Griphook

Verne Troyer, who played Griphook, died from complications of alcohol intoxication in 2018. The death was later ruled a suicide.

Paul Ritter – Eldred Worple

Ritter, who played Eldred Worple, died of a brain tumor in 2021 at age 54.

Helen McCrory – Narcissa Malfoy

Helen McCrory, who played Narcissa Malfoy, died of cancer in 2021 at age 52.

Robbie Coltrane – Hagrid

Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid, died from organ failure in 2022 at age 72.

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 took over the role of Dumbledore, died from pneumonia in 2023 at age 82.

Maggie Smith – Professor McGonagall

Dame Maggie Smith, who played Professor McGonagall, passed away in September 2024 at age 89.

Simon Fisher-Becker – Fat Friar

Simon Fisher-Becker, who played the Fat Friar, passed away in March 2025 at age 63.

This list sadly concludes our remembrance of the *Harry Potter* cast members who have passed. Their contributions to the beloved series will never be forgotten.

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This article was updated on 3/10/2025 by Escapist Editorial to include additional Harry Potter cast members.