Michael Gambon is Dead
The British actor Michael Gambon, best known for playing Albus Dumbledore in six of the eight Harry Potter films, has died in hospital at the age of 82, his family has announced. Michael Gambon was a British actor of great talent and versatility. Born on October 19, 1940, in Dublin, Ireland, he spent much of his career on stage and screen, earning a reputation as an extraordinary actor.