Dumbledore is dead, millions of Harry Potter fans in mourning

Michael Gambon, one of the stars of the Harry Potter saga, has died.

The actor who played Dumbledore in several of the Harry Potter films has died, his family has confirmed to NBC.

BREAKING: Michael Gambon, the actor who played Dumbledore in the ‘Harry Potter’ movies, has died at 82, his family says. https://t.co/VvcGgPcade pic.twitter.com/Ur2F82eQbm

— NBC News (@NBCNews) September 28, 2023

Gambon had come to replace actor Richard Harris.

The latter had first played the role of Dumbledore in the franchise before he passed away in 2002.

The entire Harry Potter family, including fans and colleagues, have joined with the actor’s loved ones since this morning (September 28) to pay tribute to him.

Sad to report that Michael Gambon, who played Albus Dumbledore in the last six Harry Potter films, has sadly passed away at the age of 82.

Please raise your wands for Michael and all of his family and friends during this difficult time. May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/VYgaqaAVEY

— Harry Potter Universe (@HPotterUniverse) September 28, 2023