Michael Gambon Arriving At The World Premiere Of Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part 2, In Trafalgar Square In Central London.
Actor Michael Gambon, known for playing Professor Albus Dumbledore in multiple "Harry Potter" movies has died, his family said in a statement Thursday.
"We are devastated to announce the loss of Sir Michael Gambon," said the statement issued on behalf of his wife, Anne, and son Fergus by publicist Clair Dobbs.
He also won three Olivier Awards and two ensemble cast Screen Actors Guild Awards — for 2001's "Gosford Park" and "The King's Speech."
But he was perhaps best known for his role as Dumbledore in the "Harry Potter" franchise, taking over the role from the late Richard Harris from the third installment in the eight-movie series.
Persons:
Michael Gambon, Harry Potter, Albus Dumbledore, Sir Michael Gambon, Anne, Fergus, Clair Dobbs, Gambon, Laurence Olivier, Derek Jacobi, Maggie Smith, Cook, King George V, Lord Salisbury, Victoria, Abdul, Olivier, —, Dumbledore, Richard Harris, Rowling's, Anne Miller, Philippa Hart
Organizations:
Hallows, Central London, National Theatre, British Academy of Film, Television Arts
Locations:
Trafalgar, Central, Dublin, Britain