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The cast of the Harry Potter<\/em> film franchise created a lasting legacy. From their individual performances and their off-screen moments together, the actors left a mark on the film industry. However, the cast has lost a few of its members over the years. As several Harry Potter<\/em> actors have died over the years, fans were left heartbroken.<\/p>\n Below, Hollywood Life is looking back on some of the Harry Potter<\/em> actors who have died.<\/p>\n Actor Maggie Smith who played Minerva McGonagall has died at the age of 89 \ud83d\ude22<\/p>\n RIP \ud83e\udea6 pic.twitter.com\/lkwgBstzaN<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Daily Harry Potter (@TheDailyHPotter) September 27, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n In September 2024, Maggie<\/a>\u2018s sons, Toby Stephens<\/strong> and Chris Larkin<\/strong>, revealed she had died<\/a> at the age of 89. Her cause of death<\/a> has not been determined, but the late actress previously battled breast cancer<\/a> and Graves\u2019 Disease. Maggie played the role of Professor Minerva McGonagall.<\/p>\n \u201cAn intensely private person, she was with friends and family at the end,\u201d Toby and Chris said in a statement. \u201cShe leaves two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother.\u201d<\/p>\n Sad coincidence, exactly one year ago, we also lost Michael Gambon, who portrayed Albus Dumbledore in the HARRY POTTER films. \ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f<\/p>\n Today we pay tribute to our Headmaster and Headmistress of Hogwarts.<\/p>\n Wands up for Dame Maggie Smith and Sir Michael Gambon. \ud83e\ude84 pic.twitter.com\/fVqlX9RvuE<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Wizarding World Direct (@WW_Direct) September 27, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Michael played the role of the iconic Headmaster Albus Dumbledore. He died in September 2023 following a battle with pneumonia.<\/p>\n Paul was an actor and stuntman who worked on the Harry Potter<\/em> franchise. He died in March 2023 at the age of 56. Before his death, the late actor reportedly struggled with alcoholism and drug abuse.<\/p>\n Robbie Coltrane or Hagrid in the Harry Potter franchise just passed away. Thank you for being Hagrid for all of us. RIP. \ud83e\udd40 wst pic.twitter.com\/JQ2nVM5wGS<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Western Enthusiast (@westenthu) October 14, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Remembered for his endearing role as Hagrid, Robbie died at the age of 72 in 2022. He had suffered from osteoarthritis for years, but his death certificate listed his cause of death from organ failure as a result of sepsis, heart block and a respiratory tract infection. Robbie had also been living with type 2 diabetes during his life.<\/p>\n Before he died, Robbie discussed how he would be remembered by generations as Hagrid during the Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts<\/em> special.<\/p>\n \u201cThe legacy of the movies is that my children\u2019s generation will show them to their children, so you could be watching it in 50 years\u2019 time, easy,\u201d he said, before adding, \u201cI\u2019ll not be here sadly, but Hagrid will.\u201d<\/p>\n Leslie voiced the Sorting Hat in the franchise and died at the age of 98 years old in November 2022. Almost a decade before his death, Leslie suffered from two strokes six months apart when he was 90 years old.<\/p>\n Harry Potter star Alan Rickman dies from cancer aged 69 https:\/\/t.co\/kd1ceZo74J<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Rtj930WEpZ<\/a><\/p>\nMaggie Smith (1934 \u2013 2024)<\/h2>\n
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Michael Gambon (1940 \u2013 2023)<\/h2>\n
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Paul Grant (1967 \u2013 2023)<\/h2>\n
Robbie Coltrane (1950 \u2013 2022)<\/h2>\n
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Leslie Phillips (1924 \u2013 2022)<\/h2>\n
Alan Rickman (1946 \u2013 2016)<\/h2>\n
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