Michael Gambon dead: Harry Potter star dies aged 82
manchestereveningnews.co.ukActor Sir Michael Gambon has died peacefully in hospital aged 82, his family said. 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. “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. READ MORE: Paris Fury turns down ITV job offer days after giving birth to her seventh child as she addresses 'chasing limelight' READ MORE: Read more of today's top stories from the Manchester Evening News “We ask that you respect our privacy at this painful time and thank you for your messages of support and love.” The veteran actor, who received three Olivier Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards and four BaftaS, has been a star of stage and screen for more than six decades, and is best probably known for portraying Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films.
He appeared as beloved wizard in six of the eight blockbuster movies from 2004 to 2011 after replacing the late Richard Harris.
Sir Michael is also known for playing French detective Jules Maigret in ITV series Maigret, and for starring in the BBC series, The Singing Detective.
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