Sir Michael Gambon has died, aged 82.

The actor was best known for playing Professor Albus Dumbledore in six of the eight ‘Harry Potter’ films.

His widow Lady Gambon and son Fergus said their “beloved husband and father” died peacefully with his family by his side after suffering from pneumonia.

Sir Michael was born in Dublin and worked in TV, film, theatre and radio over his five-decade career.

He began his career as one of the original members of the Royal National Theatre in London and went on to star in a number of Shakespeare plays.

He won four Baftas and was knighted for services to the entertainment industry in 1998.

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