Harry Potter Actor Michael Gambon Dead At 82

Posted by: Eninu William in Entertainment September 28, 2023

Actor Michael Gambon, best known for his role as Albus Dumbledore in the ‘Harry Potter’ films has died from pneumonia. In a statement released Thursday, Gambon’s publicist said he passed away peacefully in a hospital surrounded by his wife Anne and son Fergus.

Sir Michael Gambon, whose extraordinary acting career took him from Laurence Olivier’s nascent National Theatre to screen roles.

His most notable works were The Singing Detective and the Harry Potter films.

A statement on behalf of his wife, Lady Gambon, and son, Fergus, issued by publicist Clair Dobbs, said: “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. This followed a bout of pneumonia. Michael was 82. We ask that you respect our privacy at this painful time and thank you for your messages of support and love.”

Ralph Richardson memorably called him “The Great Gambon”, and admired by generations of fellow actors. Gambon excelled in plays by Harold Pinter, Samuel Beckett and Alan Ayckbourn.

“I owe an enormous amount to Michael,” said Ayckbourn on Thursday. “He was a remarkable stage performer. It was a privilege to watch him at work on my stuff. You couldn’t really term it acting – more an act of spontaneous combustion.”

The esteemed Hollywood actor was cast in his most memorable role as Dumbledore in 6 out of the 8 ‘Harry Potter’ films. This was after the death of his predecessor, Richard Harris, in 2002.

Gambon also starred in dozens of other movies, including “Gosford Park,” “The King’s Speech” and the animated family flick “Paddington.” His work spanned TV, theater and radio, as well. He was 82.Check Also;

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