

His other credits included appearing alongside Angelina Jolie in the 2001 film Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and appearing in several of the British Carry On comedies His agent Jonathan Lloyd confirmed to Deadline that Phillips passed away peacefully in his sleep on Novemat the age of 98, following a long illness. In the first two Potter films, Leslie voiced the mystical Sorting Hat, who decided the Hogwarts House for Harry, Ron, Hermione, and their classmates. Harry Potter fans may not recognize the acclaimed British actor’s face, but his voice is unmistakable. Leslie Phillips Julian Makey/Shutterstock/©Warner Bros/courtesy Everett Collection / Everett Collection Here, we remember the actors who brought the magic of Harry Potter to the screen. I’ll not be here, sadly, but Hagrid will.”

Then again, as Robbie put it in the 20th Anniversary special of Harry Potter, “ The legacy of the movies is that my children’s generation will show them to their children, so you could be watching them in 50 years’ time, easy. Though they’ll forever be in the hearts and minds of those who love the franchise, it’s sad to think that these beloved stars will never get to see the legacy of the wizarding world go on. Sadly, many of the stars that fans have grown to love over the years - like Robbie Coltrane, Alan Rickman, and Richard Harris - have passed since the original 8 films have wrapped. ‘Harry Potter’ Star Robbie Coltrane, Who Played Hagrid, Dies At 72 Robbie Coltrane: Photos To Remember The 'Harry Potter' Actor Who Died At 72 'Harry Potter' Actors Who’ve Died In Real Life: Alan Rickman, Robbie Coltrane, & More Search Hollywood Life Search Trending Navigation Trending Latest Hollywood Celebrity & Entertainment News Primary Menu Menu Close Menu
