The Harry Potter film saga left its mark on an entire generation. This is why this terrible news is likely to devastate many fans: Michael Gambon has died.
For many, the Harry Potter saga represents an important part of their lives. The films have captivated many people, and after eight episodes, the faces of the actors have become so familiar that they are often associated with the characters when reading the novels. Thus, it is difficult to imagine another actor in the role of Professor Snape, even after the death of the very charismatic Alan Rickman in 2016, a loss which had a significant impact on fan morale. Prepare yourself psychologically, because we have just learned of another tragedy.
Hogwarts loses its most illustrious representative, a Harry Potter legend
We have just learned of the death of actor Michael Gambon, main interpreter of Dumbledore. He replaced Richard Harris after the first episode. The actor died of pneumonia at the age of 82. Our thoughts are obviously with his family. With his disappearance, the entire Harry Potter community is in mourning.
Her career in television and film has been very successful. He has appeared in numerous films and television series, obtaining varied and notable roles. Among his most notable roles is that of Professor Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter film series. Gambon also starred in films such as The King’s Speech (2010), Gosford Park (2001) and television series like The Singing Detective (1986). We could also see it in Tim Burton, notably in the film Sleepy Hollow.
Michael Gambon was also recognized for his distinctive voice. He has also participated in several animation and storytelling projects (The Elder Scrolls Online). His career spans several decades and he remains a respected and sought-after actor in the industry. A big loss for the cinema and of course for the entire saga. It’s easy to imagine the shock for all the actors who were able to work with him for many years. Last year, we already learned of the death of Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid.