Celebrity Death: Michael Gambon (82)

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Potter stars among tributes to Sir Michael Gambon

The actor, a four-time Bafta award winner, was best-known for playing Dumbledore in the hit film series.

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Sir Michael began his career as one of the original members of Laurence Olivier's National Theatre acting company in London. He went on to win three Olivier awards for performances in National Theatre productions.

He played French detective Jules Maigret in ITV series Maigret and was also known for his role as Philip Marlow in Dennis Potter's The Singing Detective on the BBC.

Sir Michael took on the role of Dumbledore - headmaster of wizarding school Hogwarts - in the hit Harry Potter series, based on JK Rowling's novels, after the death of Richard Harris in 2003.

He was nominated for Emmy awards for his role as Mr Woodhouse in an adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma in 2010, and for playing President Lyndon B Johnson in Path to War in 2002. He also got a Tony nomination in 1997 for a role in David Hare play Skylight.

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[Jumptheshark]

this makes me sad--was generally a nice

 

[beowulf]

I remember him having the track corner on Top Gear named after him! RIP

 

[kihei]

Stole many a scene from leading men throughout his career.

 

[WarriorOfGandhi]

“What the f*** is this, a vicar’s tea party?”

RIP

 

[KallioWeHardlyKnewYe]

Great voice too. Lots of stellar narration and voice work on top of his acting.

 

[hotcabbagesoup]

Had a great fight against Voldemort at the Ministry of Magic protecting Harry. Rest in peace Dumbledore.