British actor Simon Fisher-Becker passed away on March 9 at the age of 63. The news of his demise was confirmed by his agent Kim Barry and his husband Tony also shared this heartbreaking news on Facebook. For the unversed, Simon worked in several memorable television shows and movies throughout his career.
Who Was Simon Fisher-Becker?
Simon is well known for playing the role of Fat Friar in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, which is the first film in the franchise. He also gained popularity for playing the role of Dorium Maldova, in Doctor Who Season 5 and 6.
He has worked in a bunch of television shows including An Ungentlemanly Act, One Foot In The Grave, Love Soup, Afterlife, Getting On, Waterside, Puppy Love and more. Simon also starred in many movies like Arrivederci Millwall, Beg, Sweet Thing, Coveted Desires and others.
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Fans took to social media to express their grief over the demise of Simon. One X user wrote, “It’s with great sadness to learn that today we have lost a Doctor Who icon and a personal friend, Simon Fisher Becker. Known to most as Dorium, Simon leaves behind an incredible career and many friends and memories. Thoughts are with his family at this time. #RIP.”
It’s with great sadness to learn that today we have lost a Doctor Who icon and a personal friend, Simon Fisher Becker.
— Friends Of Ace ✨🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ (@friendoface) March 9, 2025
Known to most as Dorium, Simon leaves behind an incredible career and many friends and memories.
Thoughts are with his family at this time. #RIP pic.twitter.com/26TP0mPNKX
Filmmaker George Sheard, who knew Simon, wrote on X, “Really saddened to read about the passing of Simon Fisher-Becker. He was such a lovely man, who I worked with briefly for the 2020 Charity Livestream and kindly wished me (and seemingly everyone who had him on Facebook) a “Happy Birthday” every year without fail.”
Really saddened to read about the passing of Simon Fisher-Becker.
— George Sheard (@gbsheard) March 10, 2025
He was such a lovely man, who I worked with briefly for the 2020 Charity Livestream and kindly wished me (and seemingly everyone who had him on Facebook) a "Happy Birthday" every year without fail 💙 pic.twitter.com/IBUwZu4x6c
