A family statement said "we are devastated to announce the loss of Sir Michael Gambon", adding: "Michael died peacefully in hospital with his wife Anne and son Fergus at his bedside, following a bout of pneumonia."

Actor Sir Michael Gambon has died peacefully in hospital aged 82, according to his family. He is best known for playing Hogwarts headmaster Dumbledore in a number of the Harry Potter films.

I am sad to hear that our greatest headmaster has passed on and I will always remember him, and I hope you guys do too so this chapter would be my memory to him and for everyone else as well if they wish