Michael Gambon, Who Played Dumbledore, Dies

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Manuj Yadav

Sir Michael Gambon has died at the age of 82, his family confirmed.

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The actor is best known for playing Professor Albus Dumbledore in six of the eight Harry Potter films.

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Sir Michael was born in Dublin, Ireland.

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In his over five-decade-long career, he worked in TV, film, theatre and radio.

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His widow Anne Miller and son Fergus said their "beloved husband and father" died peacefully after suffering from pneumonia.

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The actor is also known for playing French detective Jules Maigret in the series Maigret.

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Sir Michael will also be remembered for playing Philip Marlow in Dennis Potter's The Singing Detective.

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He was one of the original members of the Royal National Theatre in London.

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The actor was knighted for services to the entertainment industry in 1998.

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