Harry Potter actor Sir Michael Gambon dies at 82

Harry Potter actor Sir Michael Gambon on Thursday died in a hospital at the age of 82. Family sources said he was suffering from pneumonia. Sir Michael was best known for playing Professor Albus Dumbledore in six of the eight Harry Potter films. He also appeared in Fantastic Mr. Fox, played French detective Maigret, and starred in The Singing Detective.

Sir Michael began his acting career more than 60 years ago and was one of the original members of the Royal National Theatre alongside Laurence Olivier. He was a decorated, and accomplished star of stage and screen, winning Oliviers, BAFTAs, and Emmys in his six-decades-long career.