20 Harry Potter Actors Who Are No Longer With Us

By Simon Gallagher / August 5, 2017

20. Robert Hardy - Cornelius Fudge

Though he wasn't quite the same sniveling, manipulative wretch painted in the books, who became more foolishly malevolent as Voldemort's rise made him look even worse, Robert Hardy's portrayal of Minister Cornelius Fudge was memorable and effective.

He was the bumbling bureaucratic parallel to Dumbledore's roguish hero, but he was never shown to be evil - more misguided by desperation and ignorance when faced with his greatest fear. He's a fool more than a bad guy, and there's a pretty sharp allegory for modern politicians in there.

Hardy died on August 3rd 2017 after a rich and varied career on stage and screens (big and small) at the age of 91.