Michael Gambon, who played Albus Dumbledore in Harry Potter, has died

The world of cinema and theatre bids farewell to Michael Gambon , the Irish actor who won millions of hearts as Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter saga.

At 82, the talent and soul of this great artist have passed away, victim of pneumonia.

The beginning of his career

Before becoming the world's wisest magician , Michael Gambon already had a rich history of acclaim and limelight. The 80s were a springboard to success for him, especially thanks to his memorable role in the miniseries The Singing Detective . The stage was his first home , and from there, the leap to the small and big screen seemed a natural, almost inevitable, progression.

The role as Albus Dumbledore in Harry Potter

When Richard Harris , the original Dumbledore, left us, many wondered who would wear those heavy robes. Enter Michael Gambon in 2004, with Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban . From that moment on, his face became synonymous with wisdom and paternal love for a generation of viewers young and old. In a certain sense, Gambon enchanted audiences , just as his character could do with magic.

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The other cinematographic participations

Dumbledore was undoubtedly the role of his life, but Gambon was much more than a single character. Who could forget his performance in the provocative The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover or in the award-winning The King's Speech , where he played King George V ? Quite simply, a textbook actor , able to navigate genres and styles with the same elegance with which he moved on stage.

Death and funerals

The curtain has fallen on Michael Gambon, taken by pneumonia that broke the thread of an extraordinary life. The family has announced that the funeral will be held privately , but his memory will live on forever in the hearts of his fans and in the films that continue to inspire new generations.