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Highlights from the career of ‘Harry Potter’ actor Michael Gambon

Michael Gambon, the Irish-born actor knighted for his storied career on the stage and screen and who went on to gain admiration from a new generation of moviegoers with his portrayal of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in six of the eight “Harry Potter” films, has died. He was 82.

By Invision and Associated Press

Sept. 28, 2023

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Veteran actor Michael Gambon, who was known to many for his portrayal of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in six of the eight “Harry Potter” films, has died, his publicist said Thursday. He was 82.
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Michael Gambon, from left, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and Alan Rickman attend the premiere of "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince", in New York, on July 9, 2009. Gambon, who was known to many for his portrayal of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in six of eight “Harry Potter” films, has died. He was 82. A statement by his family, issued by his publicist on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, said he died following “a bout of pneumonia.”
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Actors Tom Felton, left, and Michael Gambon greet fans at the grand opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando theme park in Orlando, Fla., Friday, June 18, 2010.
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Members of the cast of the Harry Potter films, from left, Tom Felton, Michael Gambon, Rupert Grint, and Daniel Radcliffe during grand opening ceremonies of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando theme park in Orlando, Florida, Friday, June 18, 2010. Actor Michael Gambon, who played Dumbledore in the later Harry Potter films, has died at age 82, his publicist says.
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British actor Michael Gambon arrives in Trafalgar Square, in central London, for the world premiere of "Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 2," the last film in the series, on July 7, 2011. Gambon, who was known to many for his portrayal of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in six of eight “Harry Potter” films, died. He was 82. A statement by his family, issued by his publicist on Thursday, Sept. 28, said he died following “a bout of pneumonia.”
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Producer Suzanne Simpson, from left, actors Michael Gambon, Romola Garai and director Charles Sturridge participate in the "Churchill's Secret" panel at the PBS Winter TCA on Monday, Jan.18, 2016, in Pasadena, Calif.
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Actor Michael Gambon participates in the "Churchill's Secret" panel at the PBS Winter TCA on Monday, Jan.18, 2016, in Pasadena, Calif.
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Michael Gambon poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film "Dad's Army" in London, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016.
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Actors Michael Gambon, from left, Michael Caine, Ray Winstone, Paul Whitehouse, Tom Courtenay and Jim Broadbent pose for photographers upon arrival at the world premiere of the film 'King of Thieves', in London, Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018.
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Michael Gambon poses for photographers upon arrival for the World Premiere of the film 'The Escape', at a central London cinema, Wednesday, Sept 12, 2018.

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