British actor Simon Fisher-Becker has died aged 63. He was best known for his roles in the Harry Potter franchise and the hit sci-fi show Doctor Who.
Fisher-Becker’s husband, Tony Dugdale, announced his death in a Facebook post from the actor’s account, revealing that he passed away on Sunday 9 March.
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Tony broke the news online
“Hello everyone. This is Tony, Simon’s husband,” Tony Dugdale wrote on Fisher-Becker’s Facebook page on Sunday.
“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.”
His death was also confirmed by his manager
Simon Fisher-Becker’s death was also confirmed by his manager, Kim Barry, on the same day.
“Today I lost not only a client in Simon Fisher-Becker, but a close personal friend of 15 years standing,” Barry told the New York Post. “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.”
Barry spoke dearly of Fisher-Becker
“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,” Barry added.
Fisher-Becker’s cause of death is yet to be revealed.
The actor is known roles in Harry Potter and DW
Simon Fisher-Becker is known for his role as Hufflepuff’s resident ghost, the Fat Friar, in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. He also played Dorium Maldovar in a few episodes of the hit sci-fi show Doctor Who.
Fisher-Becker was also in the TV show Waterside, a few episodes in the comedy show Puppy Love, and the 2012 movie musical Les Misérables where he was part of the ensemble for the song Master of the House.
