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The news was confirmed in the announcements section of The Times with a tribute from the actor's family, saying: "Actor and artist, died in his sleep 12th June 2017, aged 101.
"Beloved brother-in-law, uncle and great uncle. Funeral on 21st June, at Mortlake Crematorium."
During his acting career, Sam Beazley took on roles in British comedies including Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason and Johnny English, as well as appearing in Midsomer Murders, Doctors, Casualty and two episodes of Little Britain back in 2005.
He appeared in the movie as a portrait hanging in Professor Dumbledore's office as well as in the Ministry of Magic's Headquarters
Beazley's role as the former Hogwarts headmaster saw him involved in the scene where Arthur Weasley was attacked by a snake – where he was sent by Dumbledore to warn the Ministry.
He first started acting in the 1930s, returning to the profession in his seventies after serving in World War II and running an antiques shop for several decades.
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