The Harry Potter community is mourning.
Renowned actor Michael Gambon, famous for his role as headmaster Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter film series, has passed away at the age of 82.
On Thursday, his wife Lady Gambon and son Fergus Gambon issued a statement and confirmed the sad news.
“Beloved husband and father, Michael died peacefully in hospital with his wife Anne and son Fergus at his bedside, following a bout of pneumonia. Michael was 82.”
The statement continued, “We ask that you respect our privacy at this painful time and thank you for your messages of support and love.”
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