Michael Gambon, Veteran Actor Who Played Dumbledore In ‘Harry Potter’ Films, Dies At Age 82
etcanada.comMichael Gambon, the Irish-born actor knighted for his storied career on the stage and screen and who gained admiration from a new generation of moviegoers with his portrayal of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in six of the eight “Harry Potter” films, has died.
He was 82. A statement by his family, issued by his publicist Thursday, said the actor died following “a bout of pneumonia.” “We are devastated to announce the loss of Sir Michael Gambon.
Beloved husband and father, Michael died peacefully in hospital with his wife Anne and son Fergus at his bedside,” his family said. READ MORE: Back To Hogwarts!
Where To Watch All The ‘Harry Potter’ Movies While the “Potter” role raised Gambon’s international profile and found him a huge audience, he had long been recognized as one of Britain’s leading actors.
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