‘Harry Potter’ actor Simon Fisher-Becker dies, aged 63

10 March, 2025

Simon Fisher-Becker

Harry Potter actor Simon Fisher-Becker has passed away at the age of 63, it has been confirmed.

The actor played the role of The Fat Friar, one of the Hogwarts ghosts, in Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone in 2001, and was also known for appearing in TV series Doctor Who as Dorium Maldovar.

The sad news of his death confirmed by his husband Tony, who wrote on the star’s Facebook page on Sunday (March 9): “Hello everyone. This is Tony, Simon’s husband. I have some very sad news. At 2:50 this afternoon Simon passed away.

“I’ll be keeping this account open for a while. I’m not sure at this point if I’ll be posting again. Thank you.”

Hello everyone. This is Tony, Simon's husband .I have some very sad news. At 2:50 this afternoon Simon passed…

Posted by Simon Fisher-Becker on Sunday, March 9, 2025

Fisher-Becker’s agent Kim Barry also paid tribute to the star, sharing in a statement (via Metro): “Today I lost not only a client in Simon Fisher-Becker, but a close personal friend of 15 years standing.

“I shall never forget the phone call I made to him when he was offered the part of Dorium Moldovar in BBC’s Dr Who.

“Simon was also a writer, a raconteur and a great public speaker. He helped me out enormously and was kind, gracious and interested in everyone. My condolences go to his husband Tony, his brother, nieces and nephews and his legion of fans.”

Over the years, Fisher-Becker also appeared in 2012 film Les Misérables, as well as TV shows Getting On and Vicious.

Many fans have paid tribute to the actor, one writing on X: “Incredibly sad to hear of the passing of Simon Fisher-Becker today. An incredible actor and a gentleman to boot. Thank you always for your kind words, your friendship and making the convention circuit always a great place to be.”

Another added: “RIP Simon Fisher Becker. I had him added on FB because I PAed him a few times at local comic cons. He was a lovely bloke. He was in Dr Who, Harry Potter and lots of other stuff.”

“Heartbreaking to hear about the passing of Simon Fisher-Becker. I had the privilege of meeting him last year for an interview and he was nothing short of a gentleman. A massive loss to the industry. R.I.P.,” a third added.

The Harry Potter franchise is gearing up for a new HBO TV adaptation, which is lining up John Lithgow to play Professor Albus Dumbledore, as well as Janet McTeer as Professor Minerva McGonagall and Paapa Essiedu as Professor Severus Snape.

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