In the first Harry Potter film,
John Hurt, 77, was introduced to the audience as Mr.
Ollivander, the wand shop owner.
At the end of the film series,
he reprised his role. Only a few years later,
the world had to say goodbye to him.
John Hurt was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer,
which he made public in 2015.
Although the cancer receded, he lost the battle just two
years later on January 25th.
2017 he was only able to celebrate his 77th birthday
a few days earlier.
Mr. Ollivander was far from the actor's only well known
role.
He is also remembered for V for Vendetta,
The Elephant Man, Hellboy and the series Merlin.
In 2015 he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth the Second.
Throughout his life, John Hurt was married four times and
one marriage produced two children.