• By MuggleNet Editorial Staff
• 22 Jun, 2026
• Cursed Child

Ebony Blake, an actress whose work with Harry Potter and the Cursed Child spanned multiple productions, has died following cancer treatment.

Blake had been performing as Hermione Granger on the show’s first national tour before taking time away from the production. Her connection to Cursed Child went back several years: She was part of the San Francisco company, later appeared with the Broadway production, and went on to bring Hermione to audiences on tour.

In the days after the news, members of the Cursed Child cast and crew also shared tributes across their personal Instagram accounts, remembering Blake with affection and admiration. People on Reddit also shared memories of seeing her perform, with some recalling the warmth, humor and presence she brought to the stage.

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For those of us who follow the stage side of the Wizarding World, Blake’s run with Cursed Child made her part of a special chapter in the franchise’s history. Playing Hermione is no small task, and Blake helped carry that story for audiences discovering the magic in a live theater setting.

Beyond Cursed Child, Blake’s career included work on national tours of The Book of Mormon and Aida, regional stage productions such as Little Shop of Horrors, Jitney, Black Nativity and Thoroughly Modern Millie, and television appearances on Blue Bloods, Bull and The Equalizer. The Cursed Child company dedicated its June 19 performance in her honor.