Simon Fisher-Becker has died at the age of 63, his husband and manager have confirmed. The actor, who was best known for roles in Harry Potter and TV series Doctor Who passed away on Sunday, March 9.

Hi husband, Tony, shared the news on Fisher-Becker’s Facebook page, writing: “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.”

Fisher-Becker’s manager, Kim Barry of Jaffrey Management, also shared a statement to the New York Post, saying: “Today I lost not only a client in Simon Fisher-Becker, but a close personal friend of 15 years standing.

“I shall never forget the phone call I made to him when he was offered the part of Dorium Moldovar in BBC’s Doctor 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.”