Published on 28/09/2023 at 20:00 by Balu Prakash

Harry Potter: Alan Rickman, Helen McCrory, and other actors who have passed away

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Richard Harris played Albus Dumbledore in the first movie Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in 2001.

Richard Harris played Albus Dumbledore in the first movie Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in 2001. © DMIPhoto
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Harris was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease in August 2002, and passed away on 25 October at the age of 72.

Harris was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease in August 2002, and passed away on 25 October at the age of 72. © Peter Power
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Sir Johnson Vincent Hurt was Mr. Ollivander, a wandmaker in Diagon Alley from whom Harry buys his first wand.

Sir Johnson Vincent Hurt was Mr. Ollivander, a wandmaker in Diagon Alley from whom Harry buys his first wand. © Radio Times
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The actor played Winston Smith in the film 1984. He passed away in 2017 due to complications from pancreatic cancer.

The actor played Winston Smith in the film 1984. He passed away in 2017 due to complications from pancreatic cancer. © David Corio
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Actor Robert Hardy played Cornelius Furdge, meddlesome Minister of Magic.

Actor Robert Hardy played Cornelius Furdge, meddlesome Minister of Magic. © Phil Dent
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Hardy played Winston Churchill in 1982 and has reprised the role across different productions. He died at the age of 91 in 2017.

Hardy played Winston Churchill in 1982 and has reprised the role across different productions. He died at the age of 91 in 2017. © Keystone
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Verne Troyer played the grumpy leprechaun Griphook, who worked at the Bank of Wizards, but subsequently gave up the role.

Verne Troyer played the grumpy leprechaun Griphook, who worked at the Bank of Wizards, but subsequently gave up the role. © Dave Hogan
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Troyer also played Mini-Me in the cult classic film franchise Austin Powers. He passed away due to alcohol poisoning in 2018.

Troyer also played Mini-Me in the cult classic film franchise Austin Powers. He passed away due to alcohol poisoning in 2018. © Getty Images
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Roger Lloyd Pack played Barty Crouch Sr., head of department in the Ministry of Magic who turned out to be Voldemort's follower.

Roger Lloyd Pack played Barty Crouch Sr., head of department in the Ministry of Magic who turned out to be Voldemort's follower. © Andy Sheppard
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The actor also played John Lumic, an antagonist in Dr. Who. The actor passed away at the age of 69 due to pancreatic cancer.

The actor also played John Lumic, an antagonist in Dr. Who. The actor passed away at the age of 69 due to pancreatic cancer. © Jon Furniss
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Richard Griffiths played the cruel uncle of Harry, Vernon Dursley. With his acting, he brought the loathsome character to life.

Richard Griffiths played the cruel uncle of Harry, Vernon Dursley. With his acting, he brought the loathsome character to life. © Bruce Glikas
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Griffiths won the Tony Award in 2006 for his role in The History Boys. He passed away at the age of 65 due to heart complications.

Griffiths won the Tony Award in 2006 for his role in The History Boys. He passed away at the age of 65 due to heart complications. © Jemal Countess
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Actor Paul Ritter played Eldred Worple, the writer and wizard who lived with vampires and wrote a book about them.

Actor Paul Ritter played Eldred Worple, the writer and wizard who lived with vampires and wrote a book about them. © Robbie Jack
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The actor also played the Soviet engineer Anatoly Dyatlov in Chernobyl. He passed away at the age of 54 due to a brain tumor.

The actor also played the Soviet engineer Anatoly Dyatlov in Chernobyl. He passed away at the age of 54 due to a brain tumor. © Robbie Jack
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Erik Sykes played the Muggle Frank Bryce, who was targeted by Voldemort after Bryce overheard the Dark Lord's nefarious plans.

Erik Sykes played the Muggle Frank Bryce, who was targeted by Voldemort after Bryce overheard the Dark Lord's nefarious plans. © Anwar Hussein
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The actor has had an illustrious career in entertainment for over 50 years. Erik Sykes passed away at the age of 89 in 2012.

The actor has had an illustrious career in entertainment for over 50 years. Erik Sykes passed away at the age of 89 in 2012. © Radio Times
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Helen McCrory was the mother of Draco Malfoy, the abrasive rival of Harry Potter.

Helen McCrory was the mother of Draco Malfoy, the abrasive rival of Harry Potter. © Ferdaus Shamim
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She also played Polly Gray in Peaky Blinders alongside Cillian Murphy. McCrory passed away at the age of 52 due to breast cancer.

She also played Polly Gray in Peaky Blinders alongside Cillian Murphy. McCrory passed away at the age of 52 due to breast cancer. © Anthony Harvey
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Alan Rickman played an impactive role as Professor Severus Snape, a character who beautifully unraveled throughout the franchise.

Alan Rickman played an impactive role as Professor Severus Snape, a character who beautifully unraveled throughout the franchise. © Phil Dent
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His first film was Die Hard in 1988 through an antagonistic role. Rickman passed away at the age of 69 due to pancreatic cancer.

His first film was Die Hard in 1988 through an antagonistic role. Rickman passed away at the age of 69 due to pancreatic cancer. © Mirrorpix
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Robbie Coltrane, the actor who played the beloved character Hagrid, passed away at the age of 72.

Robbie Coltrane, the actor who played the beloved character Hagrid, passed away at the age of 72. © Paul Zimmerman / Getty Images
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Sir Michael Gambon played Dumbledore from The Prisoner of Azkaban to the end of the saga. He died on 28 September 2023.

Sir Michael Gambon played Dumbledore from The Prisoner of Azkaban to the end of the saga. He died on 28 September 2023. © Karwai Tang / GETTY IMAGES