{"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