Simon Fisher-Becker, the British actor known for his roles in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and Doctor Who, has died at the age of 63. His death was announced by his husband on Facebook, though no cause of death or location has been disclosed.
Fisher-Becker was widely recognized for portraying the Hufflepuff ghost Fat Friar in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, and for his role as Dorium Maldovar, a black marketeer, in Doctor Who. He also appeared in Les Misérables, Getting On, Waterside, Puppy Love, and Doctors, among other productions.
Kim Barry, Fisher-Becker’s manager, shared a heartfelt tribute, describing him as a kind, gracious, and talented individual who had a deep impact on those around him. Fisher-Becker’s fans, family, and friends mourn the loss of the actor, whose contributions to television and film will be remembered.