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 actors were integral to their childhoods, making their deaths particularly poignant. To honor their memory, let's remember all the members of the *Harry Potter* cast we've lost.

The first *Harry Potter* film premiered in 2001, meaning over two decades have passed since the original cast transported us to Hogwarts and the magical world it inhabits. Sadly, this also means we've had to bid farewell to many of the talented individuals who helped bring this beloved world to life.

Richard Harris – Original Dumbledore

Harris, who portrayed Albus Dumbledore in the first two *Harry Potter* films, passed away from Hodgkin's Disease in 2002 at the age of 72.

Robert Knox – Marcus Belby

Knox played Slug Club member Marcus Belby in The Half-Blood Prince. Tragically, he died in 2008 at the age of 18 following a stabbing. His relatively minor role was not recast.

Elizabeth Spriggs – Original Fat Lady

Elizabeth Spriggs portrayed the Fat Lady, the guardian of Gryffindor Tower. The role was recast for *The Prisoner of Azkaban* due to changes in the character's appearance and location. Spriggs passed away in 2008 at the age of 78.

Timothy Bateson – Kreacher

Bateson voiced the Black family house-elf, Kreacher, in The Order of the Phoenix. He died in 2009 at age 83, before the series concluded. Simon McBurney took over the voice role for the remaining films.

Jimmy Gardner – Knight Bus Driver Ernie

Though only appearing briefly in *Prisoner of Azkaban*, Gardner's portrayal of Ernie, the Knight Bus driver, remains memorable. He passed away in 2010 at age 85.

Alfred Burke – Armando Dippet

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

Richard Griffiths – Uncle Vernon Dursley

Richard Griffiths, known for his iconic "No post on Sundays" line as Vernon Dursley, died from heart surgery complications in 2013 at age 65.

Peter Cartwright – Original Elphias Doge

Cartwright portrayed Order of the Phoenix member Elphias Doge in The Order of the Phoenix. He passed away before filming of The Deathly Hallows: Part I, leading to the role being recast. Cartwright died in 2013 at age 78.

Dave Legeno – Fenrir Greyback

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

Derek Deadman – Original Leaky Cauldron Landlord Tom

Deadman played the Leaky Cauldron's landlord, 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 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. He passed away in 2014 at age 79.

Alan Rickman – Professor Severus Snape

Alan Rickman, who played the complex Severus Snape in all eight films, died from pancreatic cancer in 2016 at age 69.

Terence Bayler – The Bloody Baron

Terence Bayler, who portrayed the silent but menacing Slytherin ghost, the Bloody Baron, passed away in 2016 at age 86.

Hazel Douglas – Bathilda Bagshot

Hazel Douglas, who played the author of *A History of Magic* in *The Deathly Hallows: Part I*, died at age 92 in 2016.

John Hurt – Ollivander

Sir John Hurt, who brought the wandmaker Ollivander to life, 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 in The Order of the Phoenix, passed away in 2017 at the age of 101.

Robert Hardy – Cornelius Fudge

Robert Hardy, who played the Minister of Magic, Cornelius Fudge, passed away in 2017 at age 91.

Verne Troyer – Griphook

Verne Troyer, who played Griphook the goblin in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, died from complications of alcohol intoxication in 2018; his death was later ruled a suicide.

Paul Ritter – Eldred Worple

Ritter played the minor character Eldred Worple in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. He 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 the age of 52.

Robbie Coltrane – Hagrid

Robbie Coltrane, who memorably portrayed Hagrid in all eight films, died from organ failure in 2022 at age 72.

Leslie Phillips – The Sorting Hat

Leslie Phillips, the voice of the Sorting Hat, passed away in 2022 at age 98.

Michael Gambon – Dumbledore (*Prisoner of Azkaban* onwards)

Sir Michael Gambon, who took over the role of Dumbledore from the third film onwards, died from pneumonia in 2023 at age 82.

Maggie Smith – Professor McGonagall

Dame Maggie Smith, who portrayed Professor McGonagall throughout the series, passed away in September 2024 at the age of 89.

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 sadly concludes our remembrance of the *Harry Potter* cast members we've lost. Their contributions to the magical world will forever be cherished.

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