Sir Michael Gambon, who played Dumbledore in the “Harry Potter” franchise, died at the age of 82, his family announced Tuesday.
“We are devastated to announce the loss of Sir Michael Gambon,” his rep., Clair Dobbs, said in a statement shared by PageSix. “Beloved husband and father, Michael died peacefully in hospital with his wife Anne and son Fergus at his bedside, following a bout of pneumonia. We ask that you respect our privacy at this painful time and thank you for your messages of support and love.”