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Michael Gambon, the Irish-born actor knighted for his long and storied career on the stage and screen and who gained admiration from a new generation of moviegoers with his portrayal

'He was silly, irreverent and hilarious.'

L-R: Gambon, Grint, Radcliffe in 2010 - Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty ImagesHarry Potter veterans took to social media Thursday to mourn Michael Gambon, the actor who played Dumbledore in six Harry Potter films, who died at 82. J.K. Rowling, the creator of the franchise, noted on X, formerly Twitter, "The first time I ever laid eyes on him was in King Lear, in 1982, and if youd told me then that brilliant actor would appear in anything Id written, Id have thoug...

'He was silly, irreverent and hilarious.'

Actor took over as Hogwarts headmaster following the death of its original star, Richard Harris, in 2002

The Irish actor starred in six 'Harry Potter' films as Dumbledore

Gambon played the part of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in six Harry Potter films – from Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban through to Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part 2.

L-R: Gambon, Grint, Radcliffe in 2010 - Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty ImagesHarry Potter veterans took to social media Thursday to mourn Michael Gambon, the actor who played Dumbledore in six Harry Potter films, who died a...

New York Times: Gambon drew acclaim for both his stage and screen work.

Michael Gambon, the acclaimed actor known for his role as Albus Dumbledore in the "Harry Potter" films, has passed away at the age of 82. Daniel Radcl