 Sir Michael Gambon has died at the age of 82, his family has announced. The iconic actor was best known for playing Dumbledore in the Harry Potter movie franchise. This is a breaking news story, more to follow soon… Check back shortly for further updates. If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. Follow Metro.co.uk Entertainment on Twitter and Facebook for the latest celeb and entertainment updates. You can now also get Metro.co.uk articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here.){kind=link}
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Sir Michael Gambon has died at the age of 82, his family has announced.
The iconic actor was best known for playing Professor Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter movie franchise.
A statement issued on behalf of his widow Lady Gambon and son Fergus Gambon 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.’