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Sir Michael Gambon has cast his final spell. The revered Irish actor, who famously played Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter franchise, died at the age of 82 after a battle with pneumonia, according to Variety.
“We are devastated to announce the loss of Sir Michael Gambon,” the family said in a statement on September 28. “Beloved husband and father, Michael died peacefully in hospital with his wife Anne and son Fergus at his bedside, following a bout of pneumonia.”
Michael Gambon with his ‘Harry Potter’ co-stars in 2009. (Marion Curtis/Starpix/Shutterstock)
Michael notably played Dumbledore in six out of the eight Harry Potter films. He made his first appearance as the beloved character in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Michael replaced Richard Harris, who originated the role and died in 2002.
Throughout his long and storied career, Michael starred in countless films. He made his film debut in the 1965 Othello adaptation. He had notable roles in The King’s Speech, Gosford Park, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, and more. Michael was a respected stage actor as well, having won three Olivier Awards over the course of his career.
He also played Mr. Laurence in the 2017 Little Women miniseries that aired on PBS. His final film roles were in 2019. He played Bernard Delfont in Judy and starred in Cordelia. This story is developing.
