Based on J.K. Rowling ’s history-making novels, the eight-part film series stars Daniel Radcliffe as a young wizard named Harry who finds himself on an all-encompassing quest as he tries to defeat the evil sorcerer who killed his parents, Voldemort ( Ralph Fiennes ).

Maggie Smith, who portrayed Professor Minerva McGonagall in the series, died Friday at the age of 89. Here's a remembrance of other cast members from the beloved Harry Potter franchise who have passed away.