Sir Michael Gambon the Irish-English actor best known as Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in 6 “Harry Potter” movies passed away at 82 following a bout of pneumonia.
His family said in a statement “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, following a bout of pneumonia.”
Harry Potter Franchise posted on Twitter/X “We are incredibly saddened to hear of the passing of Sir Michael Gambon. He brought immeasurable joy to Harry Potter fans from all over the world with his humour, kindness and grace. We will forever hold his memory in our hearts.” https://x.com/harrypotter/status/1707371391866028071?s=20
Gambon took over the role of Albus Dumbledore after the death of Richard Harris, who had played the role in the first two films. Gambon admitted that he had never read the “Harry Potter” books, and he told the U.K.’s the Independent, “I’d never seen any of the previous films, but working on the series was huge fun — and for lots of dosh.”
Gambon’s career lasted sic decades, and regardless of the role he played he was always instantly recognizable with his deep tones and voice. Michael worked on TV, theatre and radio and appeared in over 150 TV or film credits including “Gosford Park” “The King’s Speech” and the animated film “Paddington.”
He also played King Edward VII in “The Lost Prince” (2003) and his son, King George V, in “The King’s Speech” (2010); Winston Churchill in his later years in the 2015 ITV/PBS “Masterpiece” telepic “Churchill’s Secret”; U.S. President Lyndon Johnson in John Frankenheimer’s 2002 HBO telepic “Path to War,” for which he was Emmy-nominated; and a fictional British prime minister in “Ali G Indahouse,” also in 2002.
Condolences to his family and friends. Rest In Peace Michael Gambon
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