Now here's where it gets fun. Did you know the actress who played Molly Weasley almost died? Julie Walters is alive and well—she just had a hilarious fake death rumor. Social media loves a hoax.
But real deaths? Let's talk about Verne Troyer. He played Griphook the goblin in the first film. He sadly passed in 2018. He was only 49. The guy was a legend in miniatures and comedy.
Then there's John Hurt (Mr. Ollivander). He died in 2017 from pancreatic cancer. He was 77. Every time someone says "The wand chooses the wizard," you feel a little pang.
And Richard Griffiths (Uncle Vernon). He left us in 2013 after heart surgery complications. He was 65. That man made "Get in the cupboard!" hilariously terrifying.
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The "Wait, They Were In Harry Potter?" Deaths
Here's the juicy part. Robert Hardy played Cornelius Fudge. He died in 2017 at 91. He also starred in All Creatures Great and Small. Total multi-talent.
What about David Ryall? He was Elphias Doge in the Deathly Hallows. Died in 2014 at 79. He had a face that just screamed "wise old wizard."
And Jimmy Gardner (Ernie Prang) passed in 2010 at 85. He drove the Knight Bus. He made "Take it away, Ernie" iconic with just three words.
Then there's Terry Gilliam. Wait, no. He directed 12 Monkeys, not Harry Potter. But he didn't die. Near miss. See how confusing this gets?
