Michael Gambon, who played Dumbledore in the final six Harry Potter movies, has died.
He was 82.
Gambon's family revealed in a statement that he passed away while battling pneumonia.
The 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."
"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."
"We ask that you respect our privacy at this painful time and thank you for your messages of support and love."
Michael was born in Dublin, Ireland, on October 19, 1940.
His mother was a seamstress, and his father was an engineer.
He left school at 15 and began training to be a toolmaker.
At age 21, he was a qualified engineer, but he aspired to act and gave up the profession shortly after.
He was 82.
Gambon's family revealed in a statement that he passed away while battling pneumonia.
The 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."
"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."
"We ask that you respect our privacy at this painful time and thank you for your messages of support and love."
Michael was born in Dublin, Ireland, on October 19, 1940.
His mother was a seamstress, and his father was an engineer.
He left school at 15 and began training to be a toolmaker.
At age 21, he was a qualified engineer, but he aspired to act and gave up the profession shortly after.
- 9/28/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Sir Michael Gambon, the veteran actor perhaps best known for playing Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter film franchise, has died. He was 82. “We are devastated to announce the loss of Sir Michael Gambon,” his family said in a statement (issued by the actor’s publicist Clair Dobbs). “Beloved husband and father, Michael died peacefully in hospital with his wife Anne and son Fergus at his bedside, following a bout of pneumonia.” Born October 9, 1940, in Dublin, Ireland, Gambon began his acting career on the stage, making his professional debut in a 1962 production of Othello. He was soon spotted by Laurence Olivier and recruited for his new National Theatre Company. He would go on to star in several Shakespeare productions, top West End plays, and made his Broadway debut in 1997 in David Hare’s Skylight. Throughout his stage career, Gambon was nominated for thirteen Olivier Awards (winning three) and a Tony...
- 9/28/2023
- TV Insider
The actor Michael Gambon, who played the iconic role of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in six of the eight ‘Harry Potter’ films has passed away at the age of 82. The actor died in hospital after contracting pneumonia, reports Mirror.co.uk.
The ‘Harry Potter’ legend’s family shared the heartbreaking news in a statement on Thursday.
On behalf of his wife Lady Gambon and son Fergus Gambon, issued by publicist Clair Dobbs.
The statement, accessed by Mirror.co.uk, reads, “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, following 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.”
Devastated fans flocked to X (formerly Twitter), to pay tribute to the icon,...
The ‘Harry Potter’ legend’s family shared the heartbreaking news in a statement on Thursday.
On behalf of his wife Lady Gambon and son Fergus Gambon, issued by publicist Clair Dobbs.
The statement, accessed by Mirror.co.uk, reads, “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, following 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.”
Devastated fans flocked to X (formerly Twitter), to pay tribute to the icon,...
- 9/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The actor Michael Gambon, who played the iconic role of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in six of the eight ‘Harry Potter’ films has passed away at the age of 82. The actor died in hospital after contracting pneumonia, reports Mirror.co.uk.
The ‘Harry Potter’ legend’s family shared the heartbreaking news in a statement on Thursday.
On behalf of his wife Lady Gambon and son Fergus Gambon, issued by publicist Clair Dobbs.
The statement, accessed by Mirror.co.uk, reads, “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, following 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.”
Devastated fans flocked to X (formerly Twitter), to pay tribute to the icon,...
The ‘Harry Potter’ legend’s family shared the heartbreaking news in a statement on Thursday.
On behalf of his wife Lady Gambon and son Fergus Gambon, issued by publicist Clair Dobbs.
The statement, accessed by Mirror.co.uk, reads, “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, following 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.”
Devastated fans flocked to X (formerly Twitter), to pay tribute to the icon,...
- 9/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Michael Gambon, the veteran Irish-English actor of stage and screen known internationally for his role as Professor Albus Dumbledore in six of the eight Harry Potter films, died Thursday in hospital after a bout of pneumonia. He was 82.
A statement issued by the actor’s 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, following 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.”
In recent years, Gambon was best known internationally for the role of Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films, which he played from 2004-11 after replacing the late Richard Harris.
Michael Gambon and Daniel Radcliffe in 2005’s ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire...
A statement issued by the actor’s 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, following 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.”
In recent years, Gambon was best known internationally for the role of Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films, which he played from 2004-11 after replacing the late Richard Harris.
Michael Gambon and Daniel Radcliffe in 2005’s ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire...
- 9/28/2023
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
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