‘Harry Potter’ star Sir Michael Gambon dies at 82

Michael Gambon, who played Dumbledore in six Harry Potter movies, has died at the age of 82.

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According to a statement from his publicist on behalf of his family, he passed away peacefully in the hospital after a bout of pneumonia.

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Gambon had an acting career spanning decades that included films such as Layer Cake, The King's Speech, and Paddington, as well as the BAFTA Award-winning lead role in the BBC series The Singing Detective.

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