(CNN)- The “Harry Potter” franchise is extremely popular around the world, and the loss of any of its figures is mourned.
More than 20 actors from the “Harry Potter” films have died in the two decades since the saga began. The most recent loss was that of the beloved Maggie Smith. The actress who played the stern but fair Professor Minerva McGonagall has died at the age of 89.
Below are the names of some other artists who have died.
Gambon took on the role of Hogwarts Headmaster Albus Dumbledore following the death of Richard Harris in 2002. In total, Gambon played Dumbledore in six of the eight “Harry Potter” films. He died in 2023 at the age of 82 after a “pneumonia attack”.
Rickman died in 2016 at the age of 69 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He played the role of Severus Snape.
Troyer became famous playing “Mini-Me” in the Austin Powers film, but he also played Griphook in “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” He died in 2018 at the age of 49.
The Irish actor played Dumbledore in the first two “Potter” films. He died in 2002 at the age of 72 after a battle with Hodgkin’s disease.
“Homeland” actor Damon Lewis announced in 2021 that the woman who played Narcissa Malfoy died “peacefully at home” after her husband battled cancer. McCrory was 52 years old.
Coltrane was a fan favorite for playing Rubeus Hagrid in all eight “Harry Potter” films. The Scottish actor died in 2022 at the age of 72.
Phillips voiced the Sorting Hat in “Harry Potter” and died in his sleep in 2022 at the age of 98.
The Oscar nominee, who played store owner Garrick Ollivander, died in 2017 at the age of 77.
Bateson voiced the elf Kreacher in “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” before dying in 2009 at the age of 83.
Writer and theater actor played the role of Frank Bryce in “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.” He died in 2012 at the age of 89.
Hardy played the role of Cornelius Fudge, the Minister of Magic. He was 91 when he died in 2017.
Lloyd-Pack died of pancreatic cancer in 2014 at the age of 69. He played Bartemius “Barty” Crouch Sr. in “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.”
Griffith played the role of Vernon Dursley, Harry’s uncle. He died in 2013 at the age of 65 following complications following an operation.
The actor and mixed martial arts expert who played the werewolf Fenrir Greyback was found dead in Death Valley, California in November 2014. Legeno, 50, died of heat stroke.
Douglas charmed us as Bathilda Bagshot, witch, and author of “A History of Magic” in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1.” He died in 2016 at the age of 92.
