{"id":142278,"date":"2023-09-28T18:20:09","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T18:20:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theprojectsworld.com\/?p=142278"},"modified":"2023-09-28T18:20:09","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T18:20:09","slug":"sir-michael-gambon-dead-at-82-harry-potter-star-who-played-dumbledore-in-hit-films-passes-away-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theprojectsworld.com\/tv-movies\/sir-michael-gambon-dead-at-82-harry-potter-star-who-played-dumbledore-in-hit-films-passes-away-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Sir Michael Gambon dead at 82 \u2013 Harry Potter star who played Dumbledore in hit films passes away | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

SIR Michael Gambon has died aged 82 after a career spanning 60 years.<\/p>\n

The Irish-English star, who famously played Dumbledore in the Harry Potter film franchise, passed away peacefully in hospital, his family said.<\/p>\n


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A statement on behalf of his wife Lady Gambon and son Fergus Gambon, issued by publicist Clair Dobbs, said: "We are devastated to announce the loss of Sir Michael Gambon.<\/p>\n

"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 was 82.<\/p>\n

"We ask that you respect our privacy at this painful time and thank you for your messages of support and love."<\/p>\n

Born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1940, he first qualified as an engineer and toolmaker before discovering acting.<\/p>\n

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Aged 24, he began his professional career on the stage, featuring in Shakespeare productions like Othello and Richard III.<\/p>\n

Sir Michael quickly rose to fame thanks to his distinctive booming voice and powerful presence on both stage and screen.<\/p>\n

But he was best known for playing Hogwarts' headmaster Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series between 2004 and 2011, replacing the late Richard Harris.<\/p>\n

His first appearance in the JK Rowling franchise came in The Prisoner of Azkaban before appearing in five more instalments.<\/p>\n

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Elsewhere, he starred in blockbusters Gosford Park (2001), Ali G Indahouse (2002), Wes Anderson's Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) and The King's Speech (2010).<\/p>\n

He also played Philip Marlowe, a pulp thriller writer, in serial drama The Singing Detective.<\/p>\n

The qualified pilot later appeared in BBC TV hits like Perfect Strangers and Emma.<\/p>\n

He is also remembered for his hair-raising lap of the Top Gear test track where he went round the last corner on two wheels.<\/p>\n

The corner was later named "Gambon" in tribute to the infamous actor in the reasonably priced car.<\/p>\n

Throughout his career he would regularly appear in Shakespeare productions with the National Theatre \u2013 delighting audiences up and down the country.<\/p>\n

The 82-year-old won four BAFTA's for his TV work, three Oliver Awards and two Screen Actors Guild Award\u2019s.<\/p>\n

In 1998 he was knighted in The Queen's New Years' Honours for services to drama.<\/p>\n

Rupert Grint said Sir Michael had been a "personal role model" for him.<\/p>\n

Grint, who co-starred as Ron Weasley, wrote on Instagram: "So sad to hear about Michael. He brought so much warmth and mischief to every day on set. <\/p>\n

"He captivated me as a kid and became a personal role model of mine for finding the fun and eccentricities in life. Sending all my love to his family, Rupert."<\/p>\n


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Actor James Phelps, who played Fred Weasley in the Harry Potter film series, paid tribute Gambon, describing him as "a legend". <\/p>\n

"Very sorry to hear about the passing of Michael Gambon. He was, on and off the camera, a legend," he tweeted. <\/p>\n

The actor shared a screenshot of text describing "one of the highlights" of his time on set with Sir Michael. <\/p>\n

The excerpt read: "In between setups Michael asked what I was up to that weekend. As it happened my brother and I were reading Peter and the Wolf with the Manchester Halle Orchestra." <\/p>\n

Phelps said Sir Michael offered to share notes with him and his twin brother, Oliver, who played George Weasley in the films. <\/p>\n

"We spent what should have been his downtime going over my weekend gig. It is a memory that I've always had as one of the highlights of my (Harry Potter) days."<\/p>\n

Jeremy Clarkson expressed his condolences, recalling the actor was such a "tremendous guest".<\/p>\n

"I'm so sad to hear that Michael Gambon has died," Clarkson tweeted.<\/p>\n

"He was hugely amusing, and such a tremendous guest, we even named a corner after him."<\/p>\n

Actress Dame Joan Collins has paid tribute calling him a "great" and "wonderful" actor.<\/p>\n

Dame Joan worked with the late Sir Michael in BBC sitcom Mama's Back in 1993 where they played as a married couple. <\/p>\n

In a post on Facebook, she wrote: "So sorry to hear of the death of the wonderful actor Michael Gambon. <\/p>\n

"We played husband and wife in Ruby Wax's pilot called 'Mama's Back'. A great actor and great fun."<\/p>\n

Comedian David Baddiel described his theatre performance as "the best acting I've ever seen". <\/p>\n

Posting to X, formerly Twitter, Baddiel said: "First time I ever went to see any Theatre with a capital T it was Michael Gambon in Brecht's Life Of Galileo at The National in 1980. <\/p>\n

"It's still the best stage acting I've ever seen. RIP."<\/p>\n

Welsh singer Katherine Jenkins shared a tribute to Sir Michael Gambon who she described as "the loveliest of legends". <\/p>\n

Jenkins said Sir Michael "couldn't have been kinder, calmer and more supportive" during her time on set in the Doctor Who Christmas special A Christmas Carol in 2010. <\/p>\n

The singer, who portrayed Abigail, shared a photo of herself next to Sir Michael dressed as his character Kazran.<\/p>\n

Jenkins said: "My dear Kazran! My first acting role was opposite Sir Michael Gambon in the Doctor Who Christmas Special. <\/p>\n

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"He couldn't have been kinder, calmer and more supportive. Today we have lost the loveliest of legends."<\/p>\n

Sir Michael Gambon is survived by wife Anne Miller and his three children.<\/p>\n


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