Michael Gambon, The Dumbledore In Harry Potter Series, Passes Away At 82: Here Are 5 Of His Most Memorable Characters

It feels like the end of an era as British-Irish actor Michael Gambon passes away at the age of 82 in a hospital. He was best known for his role as Albus Dumbledore in the ‘Harry Potter’ series. This heartbreaking news for all Potterheads was broken on Thursday by his family. 

Gambon was honoured with several BAFTAs and an Olivier award during his career path. His performance and commitment to his roles will always keep him alive in the hearts of his fans and co-stars. Daniel Radcliffe, his co-star in ‘Harry Potter’ mentioned in a statement to Variety, "With the loss of Michael Gambon the world just became considerably less fun." 

As we mourn the loss of a phenomenal actor and our favourite headmaster of Hogwarts, here are some of his most significant characters to remember him by.

1. Albus Dumbledore - ‘Harry Potter' Series

The most loved character by Michael Gambon is his role of Albus Dumbledore from the ‘Harry Potter' (Best Moments From Harry Potter Movies) series The headmaster in the magical land of Hogwarts won all our hearts with his empathy and leadership. He took on the role from the third instalment of the franchise and took it forward with absolute neatness. 

2. Winston Churchill - ‘Churchill’s Secret’

Michael Gambon was seen as the lead in the drama flick ‘Churchill’s Secret’ which is a real story based on the life of Winston Churchill. The movie presents the character of Churchill with absolute authenticity. He has been highly appreciated for putting life into this role and mirroring Winston Churchill well.

3. King George V - ‘The King’s Speech’

With ‘The King’s Speech’, we ventured through the reality-based story of Prince Albert, Duke of York, who suffers a stammering issue and seeks treatment for the same. Gambon played the role of a supporting character of King George V. Despite being a brief role, he shined immensely. 

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4. Philip Marlowe - ‘The Singing Detective’

The British series journeys through the life of a thriller writer Philip Marlowe who was suffering from psoriasis (Dandruff vs Scalp Psoriasis). The plot highlights the demons of his past self and the horrors of his future. Michael Gambon’s portrayal of Philip Marlowe was one of his top-notch performances as he took on the role with utmost transparency.

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5. Sir William McCordle - ‘Gosford Park’ 

The plot revolves around a British country estate in 1932. Michael Gambon took on the role of Sir William McCordle and delivered it with immense excellence. His valuable performance contributed to the success of the film.

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