![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/jeremy-clarkson-leads-stars-paying-tribute-as-harry-potter-icon-sir-michael-gambon-dies/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/0_JYR_HDE_180915dumble_01.jpg&description=Jeremy Clarkson and David Baddiel are among the many celebrities paying tribute to the late Sir Michael Gambon, best known for portraying Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series Jeremy Clarkson is among the stars leading tributes to the late Sir Michael Gambon. The legendary actor's family shared the heartbreaking news in a statement on Thursday afternoon. On behalf of his wife Lady Gambon and son Fergus Gambon, the statement read: "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. Michael was 82. We ask that you respect our privacy at this painful time and thank you for your messages of support and love." Following the news, celebs took to social media to share their tributes. Former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter: "I'm so sad to hear that Michael Gambon has died. He was hugely amusing, and such a tremendous guest, we even named a corner after him." Sir Michael had appeared on the BBC motoring show a number of times and insisted 'Gambon corner' had to stay in the programme when Clarkson left. David Baddiel wrote: "First time I ever went to see any Theatre with a capital T it was Michael Gambon in Brecht's Life Of Galileo at The National in 1980. It's still the best stage acting I've ever seen. RIP." Olympian Sharon Davies commented: "Rest in peace Professor." Piers Morgan's son Spencer added on X: "RIP Michael Gambon 'Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light' - Albus Dumbledore." We'll be bringing you the latest updates on this breaking showbiz news story. Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story HERE . Get email updates on the day's biggest stories straight to your inbox by signing up for our newsletters . Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter){kind=link}
Jeremy Clarkson and David Baddiel are among the many celebrities paying tribute to the late Sir Michael Gambon, best known for portraying Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series
Jeremy Clarkson is among the stars leading tributes to the late Sir Michael Gambon.
The legendary actor’s family shared the heartbreaking news in a statement on Thursday afternoon. On behalf of his wife Lady Gambon and son Fergus Gambon, the statement read: “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. Michael was 82. We ask that you respect our privacy at this painful time and thank you for your messages of support and love.”
Following the news, celebs took to social media to share their tributes. Former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter: “I’m so sad to hear that Michael Gambon has died. He was hugely amusing, and such a tremendous guest, we even named a corner after him.” Sir Michael had appeared on the BBC motoring show a number of times and insisted âGambon corner’ had to stay in the programme when Clarkson left.
David Baddiel wrote: “First time I ever went to see any Theatre with a capital T it was Michael Gambon in Brecht’s Life Of Galileo at The National in 1980. It’s still the best stage acting I’ve ever seen. RIP.” Olympian Sharon Davies commented: “Rest in peace Professor.” Piers Morgan’s son Spencer added on X: “RIP Michael Gambon ‘Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light’ – Albus Dumbledore.”