Simon Fisher-Becker's Story: Harry Potter's 'Ghost', Actor Died At 63, Married To A Man Named Tony

Simon Fisher-Becker was born on November 25, 1961, and it was in 1990 that he made his acting debut with the film, Arrivederci Millwall. In his debut film, he played the character of a "shop manager", and in the following years, he also entered into the television industry with the show, An Ungentlemanly Act. After working in the entertainment industry for over three decades, he left for the heavenly abode on March 9, 2025. The details about the cause of his death are not disclosed at the moment. 

Hollywood actor, Simon Fisher-Becker passed away at 63: Harry Potter actor's husband, Tony Dugdale, confirms news of his untimely demise

The announcement about Hollywood actor, Simon Fisher-Becker's death was made by his husband, Tony Dugdale. In a heartbreaking post on Facebook, Tony took on to Simon Fisher's Facebook handle and penned a note in which he confirmed that the iconic actor is no more. The doting husband shared that Simon passed away around 2:50 on March 9, 2025. Tony's Facebook post can be read as:

"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."

As soon as the news of Simon Fisher-Becker's death made its way into headlines, people went completely numb on the internet. While some people remember his memorable roles, most people lauded the late actor for being the kind of person he was in real life. For the uninitiated, Simon was known in Hollywood for his helping nature and how he always encouraged others to challenge themselves to become better actors.

Moments after Tony Dugdale confirmed the news of his partner, Simon Fisher-Becker's death, the late actor's agent, Kim Barry, also reacted to the tragedy. In a conversation with CNN, Kim Barry shared that it is a personal loss for him because Simon wasn't just a client for him, but he has been his close friend for the last 15 years. Reflecting on the Hollywood actor's sudden death, Kim praised Simon for being a pure soul, as he called him "kind" and "gracious". He said:

"I lost not only a client Simon Fisher-Becker, but a close personal friend of 15 years standing. He helped me out enormously and was always kind, gracious and interested in everyone."

A look at Simon Fisher-Becker's acting career: From playing a ghost in Harry Potter to featuring in Doctor Who

Simon Fisher-Becker was one of the most sought-after actors in Hollywood, and he had featured in a series of memorable films. Some iconic films in which he has features include Sweet Thing, Beg!, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Rise of the Euphonious Angel, and Coveted Desires. Apart from making his mark with all these films, Simon also worked in the television industry for many years. Simon was seen in a series of memorable television shows like One Foot in the Grave, Doctors, Afterlife, Doctor Who, Doctor Who Confidential, Puppy Love, and more. 

Simon Fisher-Becker started acting after being laid off from his government job

According to a report in The New York Times, Simon Fisher-Becker never thought of becoming an actor at the beginning of his professional career. In an old interview in 2023, Simon shared that he used to work as a government employee. However, after working at his job for some time, he was laid off, after which he joined drama school. In the following years, he worked as a theatre manager and human resources manager while doing acting. After getting formal training in acting, he entered the world of film and television, and the rest is history. 

We hope God gives immense strength and power to Simon Fisher-Becker's family and loved ones at this time of absolute pain and grief.

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