Gambon took the role after the original actor, Richard Harris, who played the character from 2001 – 2002, passed away at the age of 72 (coincidentally, he also passed due to pneumonia).

Irish actor Michael Gambon, known for his portrayal of Professor Dumbledore in the “Harry Potter” franchise, died of complications of pneumonia at the age of 82, his family said Thursday.

Smith, who played Professor McGonagall in the fantasy franchise, died at age 89 on Friday, Sept. 27, while Gambon died on the same date in 2023 at age 82 ...

Irish actor Michael Gambon, known for his portrayal of Professor Dumbledore in the “Harry Potter” franchise, died of complications of pneumonia at the age of 82, his family said Thursday.

Veteran actor Michael Gambon, who was known to many for his portrayal of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in several of the “Harry Potter” films, has died, his publicist said Thursday. He ...