Harry Potter actor Michael Gambon has passed away at the age of 82

Michael Gambon, who played Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films, has passed away at the age of 82

British-Irish actor Michael Gambon is best known for playing Albus Dumbledore in six of the eight Harry Potter films.

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Michael Gambon died on Thursday at the age of 82 after suffering from pneumonia in hospital

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Michael Gambon has won four Television BAFTA Awards in his acting career spanning television, film, radio and theatre.

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He also won an Olivier Award in an acting career spanning a decade

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A statement from Michael Gambon's family said: "We are devastated to announce the loss of Sir Michael Gambon."

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Michael Gambon died of pneumonia in hospital with his wife and son at his bedside.

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Michael Gambon was born in Ireland and started his illustrious acting career in theatre

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He made his stage debut in a 1965 production of Othello at the Gate Theater in Dublin, Ireland.

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Michael Gambon is best known for playing a French detective in the ITV series Maigret

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He also gained fame in Britain for playing Philip Marlowe in screenwriter Dennis Potter's "The Singing Detective" in 1986.

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Gambon also had a memorable performance in the BBC's 2015 adaptation of K Rowling's "The Casual Vacancy".

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He has also had film roles in period dramas such as 2010's "The King's Speech" and 2001's "Gosford Park".

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He gained worldwide acclaim for his portrayal of Dumbledore in the Harry Potter film "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone."

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Popular actor Michael Gambon was knighted in 1998 for his contribution to the entertainment industry

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Ever since the news of Michael Gambon's death, there has been an outpouring of grief and mourning

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On social media, former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson said he was very funny

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