Actor Michael Gambon was mostly known as a wizard. As "Dumbledore," Gambon took us into the world of magic. The 'Harry Potter' star died at the age of 82 after suffering from pneumonia.
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00:00 As Dumbledore, Michael Gambon took us into the world of magic.
00:04 The Harry Potter star died at the age of 82 after suffering from pneumonia.
00:11 Besides his fans, his co-stars from the franchise are also publicly mourning him.
00:16 Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe wrote this for Variety.
00:19 "Michael Gambon was one of the most brilliant, effortless actors I've ever had the privilege
00:23 of working with, but despite his immense talent, the thing I'll remember most about him is
00:26 how much fun he had doing his job.
00:28 It was silly, irreverent, and hilarious," he said.
00:33 Rupert Grint also wrote on Instagram about the fun he had with Gambon on set.
00:37 "He brought so much warmth and mischief to every day on set.
00:40 He captivated me as a kid and became a personal role model of mine for finding the fun and
00:43 eccentricities in life."
00:44 "He would never take things too seriously, but would still deliver the most serious moments
00:50 with all the gravitas," Emma Watson posted.
00:53 Bonnie Wright aka Genie said this on her social media.
00:57 "I was forever in awe of Michael's presence and performance.
01:00 His deep mischievous voice between scenes would vibrate through the great hall.
01:03 He was Dumbledore through and through, a constant, warm and guiding figure."
01:08 James Phelps who portrayed Fred Weasley shared a touching story on Instagram about how Gambon
01:12 used a break on set to rehearse with the twins for an upcoming performance.
01:18 "He was a legend, in front of and behind the camera," said Phelps.
01:26 Jason Isaacs who played Lucius Malfoy said this on X.
01:28 "The greatest thrill of being in the Potter films was that he knew my name and shared
01:32 his fearless, filthy sense of fun with me."
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