Harry Potter and Doctor Who actor Simon Fisher-Becker dies aged 63 

Doctor Who and Harry Potter star Simon Fisher-Becker has died at the age of 63.

His agent Kim Barry of Jaffrey Management confirmed to Metro that Fisher-Becker had died on Sunday.

The actor was best known for parts as Tony Fazackerley in Puppy Love for the BBC and as Intergalactic Black Marketeer Dorium Maldovar in Doctor Who.

Fans also loved him for his portrayal of ghost the Fat Friar in the 2001 film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.

Paying tribute in a statement to the actor, Barry added to Metro: ‘Today I lost not only a client in Simon Fisher-Becker, but a close personal friend of 15 years standing.

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‘I shall never forget the phone call I made to him when he was offered the part of Dorium Moldovar in BBC’s Dr Who.

‘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.’

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