MICHAEL GAMBON, WHO PLAYED DUMBLEDORE IN THE HARRY POTTER FILMS, HAS PASSED AWAY AT THE AGE OF 82.

Sir Michael Gambon, an Irish-English actor best remembered for his portrayal of Professor Albus Dumbledore in six of the eight “Harry Potter” movies, passed away in a hospital at the age of 82.

In a statement released on Thursday, his family stated that he passed away following a fight with pneumonia. “We are heartbroken to report Sir Michael Gambon’s passing. Following a struggle with pneumonia, Michael passed away quietly in a hospital with his wife Anne and son Fergus by his bedside, according to the statement.

In his decades-long acting career spanning TV, film, radio, and theater, Gambon won four television British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTAs), which was crowned by his acclaimed role as the headmaster of the wizarding school Hogwarts in the Harry Potter series. He was knighted in 1998 for his contributions to the entertainment business and was born in Dublin, the capital of Ireland. based on the J.K. Rowling books, Gambon.