Michael Gambon, who played Dumbledore in 'Harry Potter,' dies at 82
Michael Gambon, the Irish actor who played Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films, has died at the age of 82. His death was confirmed by his agent, who said that he died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, 29 September 2023. Gambon was born in Dublin in 1940 and began his acting career in the early 1960s. He appeared in a number of stage productions before making his film debut in 1965's Othello. He went on to star in films such as The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989), Gosford Park (2001), and The King's Speech (2010). Gambon was cast as Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films in 2004, following the death of Richard Harris, who had played the role in the first two films. He appeared in the final five films in the series, and his performance was praised by critics and fans alike. In addition to his acting work, Gambon was also a writer and director. He wrote and directed the 1993 film Ulysses, and he also wrote the plays The Importance of Being Earnest and The ...