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Alan Rickman, our beloved Professor Severus Snape, passed away in 2016 at the age of 69. His portrayal of the complex, brooding potions master is still considered one of cinema’s greatest performances. Fun fact: Rickman knew Snape’s redemptive arc from the very first film, thanks to a private conversation with J.K. Rowling, which helped him infuse every scene with hidden layers of love and sacrifice.

Richard Harris, the original Albus Dumbledore, left us in 2002 after a battle with Hodgkin’s disease. His gentle, twinkly-eyed wisdom set the tone for the entire series. Insider gossip: Harris almost turned down the role because he didn’t want to be typecast, but his granddaughter threatened to never speak to him if he said no.

Robbie Coltrane, Hagrid’s massive heart in human form, died in 2026 at 72. He brought such warmth to the half-giant that fans still leave flowers outside his favorite Edinburgh pub. Practical tip: If you’re visiting the Harry Potter Studio Tour, pause at the Hagrid’s Hut set—it’s where Coltrane often snuck real tea, not prop tea, for scenes.

The Unexpected Departures

Helen McCrory, who played the fierce Narcissa Malfoy, passed away in 2026 at just 52. She was a stage legend, and her quiet, maternal strength in the films is often underrated. Her final film role was actually in The Queen’s Gambit, so keep an eye out for her elegance there.

John Hurt, the wandmaker Mr. Ollivander, died in 2017 at 77. His voice was pure honey and menace all at once. Little-known fact: Hurt was the first actor cast in the series, appearing in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, and his wand-wielding scene was shot in a single take.

Richard Griffiths, our favorite grumpy uncle Vernon Dursley, left us in 2013 at 65. He was a classically trained actor who found joy in playing the muggle antagonist. Cultural reference: Griffiths later starred in The History Boys, a film that feels like a Dursley-free vacation for Potter fans.