Harry Potter production icon Stuart Craig dead aged 83 After a long Parkinson's fight, Stuart Craig - the acclaimed production designer behind the Harry Potter films - has died aged 83. 10 September 2025 Stuart Craig, the acclaimed production designer behind the Harry Potter films, has died aged 83. Stuart Craig, the acclaimed production designer behind the Harry Potter films, has died aged 83 His passing comes after a 14-year battle with Parkinson's disease, with his family confirming in a statement he passed away peacefully at home on Sunday (06.09.