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Rupert Grint pays heartfelt tribute to Harry Potter co-star Michael Gambon following his death

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Updated 16:52 28 Sep 2023 GMT+1Published 16:32 28 Sep 2023 GMT+1

Rupert Grint pays heartfelt tribute to Harry Potter co-star Michael Gambon following his death

Grint starred alongside the late actor for six of the Harry Potter films

Anish Vij

Anish Vij

Rupert Grint has issued a heartfelt tribute to Harry Potter co-star Michael Gambon following his death.

The legendary actor, who played Albus Dumbledore in eight of the six Harry Potter films, died peacefully in hospital at the age of 82, his family said on Thursday (28 September).

A statement issued on behalf of Lady Gambon and son Fergus Gambon said: “We are devastated to announce the loss of Sir Michael Gambon.

“Beloved husband and father, Michael died peacefully in hospital with his wife Anne and son Fergus at his bedside, following a bout of pneumonia.”

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Michael Gambon as Professor Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films.
Warner Bros

Taking to Instagram, Grint, who played Ron Weasley, wrote an emotional tribute to his co-star, which read: "So sad to hear about Michael. He brought so much warmth and mischief to every day on set. He captivated me as a kid and became a personal role model of mine for finding the fun and eccentricities in life. Sending all my love to his family, Rupert."

Gambon was best known for taking over the Dumbledore role from Richard Harris in the Harry Potter film franchise after his predecessor passed away in 2002.

Born in Dublin in 1940, he came up through the Royal National Theatre with fellow acting legend Laurence Olivier and went on to win many awards including three Olivier Awards, four BAFTAs, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards.

He is also known for his roles in classic films like The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover, Gosford Park, and A View from the Bridge.

Featured Image Credit: David M. Benett/Hoda Davaine/Dave Benett/WireImage/Getty Images/ Warner bros

Topics: Celebrity, TV and Film, Harry Potter, Rupert Grint

Anish Vij
Anish Vij

Anish is a Journalist at LADbible Group and is a GG2 Young Journalist of the Year 2025. He has a Master's degree in Multimedia Journalism and a Bachelor's degree in International Business Management. Apart from that, his life revolves around the ‘Four F’s’ - family, friends, football and food. Email: [email protected]

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