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. Devastated fans flocked to X (formerly Twitter), to pay tribute to the icon, with one writing: “Such sad news – an acting legend and so much loved. (IANS)
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