Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:14pm on 28 Sep 2023,Thursday Entertainment
Renowned British actor Sir Michael Gambon has died at 82 after being hospitalized with pneumonia, the BBC reports. He was best known for playing Professor Dumbledore in 6 Harry Potter films. His 5-decade career spanned TV, film, theatre, and radio, winning 4 BAFTAs. His family said the beloved actor died peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Sir Michael played the French detective Jules Maigret in ITV's Maigret series. He began his illustrious career with the Royal National Theatre, starring in Shakespeare plays. Gambon was knighted in 1998 for his contributions to entertainment. His passing marks the end of an era for British cinema and theatre.
