Harry Potter’s Dumbledore Actor Michael Gambon Dies at 82

Michael Gambon peacefully passed away in a hospital from pneumonia, with his wife Anne and son Fergus by his side, as confirmed by his family.

Gambon started acting in the early ’60s. He moved into film and TV roles after starting on stage.

Notably, he portrayed a menacing gang leader in the 1989 film “The Cook” and played King George V in “The King’s Speech” in 2010.

He took on the role of Dumbledore in “Harry Potter” in 2004.

He replaced the late Richard Harris and appeared in eight movies of the series. Jude Law now plays the part in the “Fantastic Beasts” films.

Born in Dublin in 1940, Gambon moved to London when he was six. He left school to become an engineer but also joined a theater group.

Inspired by Marlon Brando and James Dean, he aimed for a life on stage.

In 1962, he joined the National Theatre at Old Vic. He became well-known for his 1980 role as Galileo in a play.

Commander of the British Empire

The ’80s boosted his career further when he took the lead in a TV show called “The Singing Detective,” winning him a BAFTA.

Gambon won multiple awards, including three Olivier and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. He became a Commander of the British Empire in 1992 and received a knighthood in 1998.

Known for his playful character, he once faked an autograph from Robert De Niro. He retired from stage acting in 2015 due to memory issues but stayed in film until 2019.

Gambon was married to Anne Miller since 1962 and they had a son. Additionally, he had a relationship with set designer Philippa Hart and they had two children.

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