Reiky de Valk, a Dutch actor known for his roles in Skam SL and Hunter Street, died on 25th September 2023. De Valk was cast by Marauders fans as James Potter on MyCast, a platform where users provide suggestions for their dream casts for books, movies, and TV shows.
Reiky De Valk’s cause of death is unclear; rumors claim he committed suicide
Reiky de Valk’s cause of death is a mystery. His death announcement on Instagram didn’t mention his manner of death. It reads: “Reiky has chosen to let his light shine on us from above. He is forever with us all. Forever in our hearts. May his soul shine in peace.”
Some rumors suggest that the popular actor committed suicide. @cannidlm tweeted: “Remember, the suicide hotline is always there. Please reach out if you ever contemplated suicide and remember how deeply loved you are. May Reiky de Valk rest in peace.”
Amid the sorrow, anger has erupted among fans protesting the misidentification of Reiky as his fandom character, James Potter. @mtwtincidents tweeted: “Context: Reiky de Valk, an actor popularly fancasted for James, has sadly passed away. This should go without saying, but he wasn’t just the fancast for a fictional character. He was an actual person, and it is not appropriate to compare them at this time, as many people are doing.”