
Michael Gambon, the beloved and decorated Irish actor who played childhood fan favorite character headmaster Dumbledore in the "Harry Potter" series has died at 82, a statement from his family said.
"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, following a bout of pneumonia," the statement said. The statement did not share when the actor passed away.