Viral videos doing the rounds on social media see fans raising their wands and reenacting the wand tribute to Dumbledore. The moving scene first featured on the big screen in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
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Michael Gambon, best known for his role as Albus Dumbledore in the “Harry Potter” films, has passed away at the age of 82. His family released a statement saying he died after battling pneumonia. Gambon had a successful career spanning over five decades, with notable performances in both film and
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 Radcliffe, who played the lead role in the “Harry Potter” series, praised Gambon’s brilliance and his ability to have fun on set. Other cast members,
It saw the wizards lining up to raise their wands to honour Dumbledore after his death.
Wands Up for Michael Gambon – Fans Gather to Pay Tribute to “Harry Potter” Dumbledore Actor
Michael, the renowned Irish-English actor made his memorable debut as the Hogwarts Headmaster in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. The role of the much-loved Professor was initially played by another Irish-born actor, Richard Harris. When Harris died in 2002, after two of the films in the franchise had been made, Gambon took over and played the part in 6 films.
At the age of 82, Gambon succumbed to pneumonia, prompting an outpouring of tributes from his Harry Potter co-stars, fans, and the wider Hollywood community on various social media platforms. Co-stars often described Gambon as a mischievous, funny man who was self-deprecating about his talent. Actress Helen Mirren fondly remembered his “natural Irish sense of humour – naughty but very, very funny.”
“We are devastated to announce the loss of Sir Michael Gambon. Beloved husband and father, Michael died peacefully in hospital with his wife Anne and son Fergus at his bedside,” his family said in a statement.
Fiona Shaw, who played Petunia Dursley in the “Harry Potter” series, recalled Gambon telling her how central acting was to his life.
Gambon retired from the stage in 2015 after struggling to remember his lines in front of an audience due to his advancing age. He once told the Sunday Times Magazine: “It’s a horrible thing to admit, but I can’t do it. It breaks my heart.”
Gambon was always protective when it came to his private life. He married Anne Miller and they had one son, Fergus. He later had two sons with set designer Philippa Hart.
Sir Michael Gambon, best known for his role as Albus Dumbledore in Harry Potter films, dies at 82
