HARRY Potter legend Stuart Craig has died aged 83.
The film production designer's death was announced by the British Film Designers Guild in a post on social media.
He died peacefully at home on Sunday after 14 years with Parkinson's disease, according to his family.
A statement from Stuart's heartbroken family to the Guardian read: "Our beloved husband and father, deeply loved and respected, was not only known for his talent but also for his kindness and we are moved by hearing of how many lives he touched.
"He will live on in our hearts forever."
Stuart designed the look of all eight Harry Potter films, along with The English Patient, Gandhi, The Mission, The Elephant Man, and Dangerous Liasons.
A three-time Oscar winner, Stuart was nominated for eight more – including for four Potters.
He scooped best art direction Oscars for Gandhi, Dangerous Liaisons and The English Patient.
Stuart's record at the Baftas was even more impressive as he racked up 16 nominations and three wins.
Tributes have since flooded in for the talented production designer.
David Heyman, producer of the Harry Potter series, said: "Stuart Craig was one of the greatest production designers to work in film.
"He was also the kindest, most generous and supportive man.
"He had exquisite taste and a wonderful sense of story. He also had the extraordinary ability to bring out the very best in everyone around him.
"It was a privilege to work with him, and to be in his orbit."
Morgan Ross shared on X: "Stuart Craig was the person who brought Harry Potter locations to life: Hogwarts castle (both inside and out), the Ministry of Magic, Diagon Alley, and much more.
"Wands up for an absolute legend, RIP."
Meanwhile, David Yates, director of the final four Potter films, said: "Stuart was a dear friend and colleague: he was a giant in our industry, graceful, talented, stubborn and always nurturing and supporting emerging design talent.
"We will all miss him a great deal."
Although he never won an Oscar for his role in the Potter films, he is also remembered for designing the sets.
He did this together with his frequent collaborator and set decorator, the late Stephenie McMillan, on all of the Harry Potter films and Fantastic Beasts films, to date.
Craig is remembered by his wife, Patricia Stangroom, and their two children.
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