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In Memoriam: 9 'Harry Potter' Actors Who Have Sadly Passed Away Since Filming

The first Harry Potter film, Chris Columbus‘s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, hit theaters almost 18 years ago.

Since then – seven movies later – we have sadly lost some of the talented actors who brought some of our favorite characters to life in the franchise.

Fortunately, J.K. Rowling‘s magical world will live forever and *always* in our hearts thanks to their brilliant performances.

We’re taking a look back at some of the Harry Potter stars who have sadly died since filming.

Wands up.

Click through the slideshow to remember the Harry Potter actors who have passed away…

'Harry Potter' Actor Richard Griffiths Dead at 65

Famed actor Richard Griffiths, known for his role as Vernon Dursley in the Harry Potter series, has passed away at age 65 from complications following heart surgery, USA Today reports.

Richard died on Thursday (March 28), according to his agent Simon Beresford, at the University Hospital in Coventry, central England.

Simon stated that Richard was “a remarkable man and one of our greatest and best-loved actors.”

“I was proud to say I knew him,” Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe commented about his death.

Our thoughts go out to Richard‘s family and friends during this tragic time.