Actor Michael Gambon, Dumbledore From Harry Potter Films, Dies At 82

Michael Gambon played Professor Dumbledore in all but one of the Harry Potter films

British actor Michael Gambon, best known for playing Albus Dumbledore in six of the eight "Harry Potter" films, has died in hospital aged 82, his family announced Thursday.

Gambon won four television BAFTAs during a decades-spanning acting career across TV, film, radio and theatre, which was capped by his beloved role as the headmaster of the wizarding school Hogwarts in the Potter series.

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