Simon Fisher-Becker, Harry Potter And Doctor Who Actor, Passes Away At 63

British actor Simon Fisher-Becker, who made a name for himself in Hollywood with roles in movies like Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and the series Doctor Who, has passed away at the age of 63. The actor gave Hollywood many wonderful performances, and his death has shocked both the industry and his fans. His manager, Kim Barry of Jaffrey Management, and his husband, Tony, shared the news of his passing on social media.

Fisher-Becker’s husband announced this heartbreaking news of actor's death on Facebook, writing, "Hello everyone. This is Tony, Simon’s husband. I have some very sad news. At 2:50 this afternoon, Simon passed away." He also mentioned that he would keep the account open for a while but was uncertain if he would post again.

In a statement to Metro, Fisher-Becker’s manager, Barry, said, “Today I lost not only a client in Simon Fisher-Becker but a close personal friend of 15 years." Reflecting on a special moment in Fisher-Becker’s career, he recalled, “I shall never forget the phone call I made to him when he was offered the part of Dorium Maldovar in BBC’s Doctor Who." Praising the late actor, Barry noted that Simon was more than just an actor, stating, "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."

Fisher-Becker was widely known for his role as the Hufflepuff ghost Fat Friar in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. He gained significant recognition for portraying Dorium Maldovar in several episodes of Doctor Who. He also appeared in Tom Hooper’s Les Misérables in the song Master of the House. Additional credits include the BBC comedy Puppy Love, One Foot in the Grave, The Bill, and the BBC drama Doctors, according to Variety.

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