Actor Michael Gambon, who portrayed Dumbledore, has away at age 82.

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An extremely sad development is that on September 28, Michael Gambon

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who was most known for his portrayal of the legendary Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films, passed away.

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He was 82. Gambon played the most admired headmaster of Hogwarts

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Albus Dumbledore, in a number of films, including "The Lord of the Rings." However,

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Gambon is most recognized for this role. In the wake of his passing,

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Dumbledore's remark on dying from "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" is becoming well known.

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Albus Dumbledore, played by Michael Gambon

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was one of the most beloved characters in the Harry Potter films. On September 28

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