Harry Potter star Simon Fisher-Becker has died at the age of 63.
Tributes have poured in for the actor, who also appeared in Oscar winning film Les Misérables and BBC sci-fi series Doctor Who as well as Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Simon passed away on Sunday (March 9).
His agent Kim Barry, of Jaffrey Management, shared the sad news in a statement: “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 Maldovar in BBC’s Dr Who.
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“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.”
A post on the actor’s Facebook page said: “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.”
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Simon played The Fat Friar in the Harry Potter film Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and was Dorium Maldovar in the fifth and sixth series of Doctor Who. Other screen credits include Tony Fazackerley in the comedy Puppy Love.
Fans were upset to hear the sad news, with one posting on X: “Simon Fisher-Becker was always amazing in everything he did. We’ve lost a shining light!”
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“So sad to hear about the passing of Simon Fisher-Becker aka Dorium Maldovar from Doctor Who,” said another. “Thoughts to family and friends. He will be missed.”
Someone else wrote: “Oh no, sorry to hear about Simon Fisher-Becker. Loved him in Doctor Who and he seemed such a nice guy. RIP.”
“Terrible news,” posted another fan. “What a brilliant, warm and charismatic actor. Loved his DW work.”
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