Michael Gambon, who performed Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore within the ultimate six Harry Potter movies, died at 82 on Thursday. A number of Potterheads took to social media to ship reassurances, specifically via ‘raising their wands’ and sharing Dumbledore’s memorable dialogues penned via JK Rowling. (Additionally Learn: Michael Gambon dies at 82, actor best known for playing Albus Dumbledore in later Harry Potter films)
Remark from Warner Bros
The legit Instagram maintain of the Harry Potter movies, owned via the manufacturing area Warner Bros, posted a black-and-white image of Gambon in his Dumbledore avatar, opening the door of Hogwarts. The caption learn, “We are incredibly saddened to hear of the passing of Sir Michael Gambon. He brought immeasurable joy to Harry Potter fans from all over the world with his humour, kindness and grace. We will forever hold his memory in our hearts.”
A fan web page on X (previously Twitter), Harry Potter Universe, additionally shared a observation that learn, “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.”
A number of Potterheads spoke back via certainly elevating their wands, both by way of textual content, emojis or GIFs from Harry Potter and the Part-Blood Prince, the 5th instalment, from Dumbledore’s funeral. In that movie, overdue Alan Rickman’s dependable persona of Severus Snape kills Dumbledore’s persona with the Avada Kedavra curse, eminent to the memorable and saddening seeing of Dumbledore falling from the Astronomy Tower at Hogwarts.
Extra tributes to Michael
Many Potterheads condoled Michael’s demise via sharing apt dialogues of Dumbledore. One in every of them wrote on X, “Happiness can also be discovered, even within the darkest of occasions, if one simplest recalls to show at the bright.– Albus Dumbledore RIP.”
Another user pointed out how “Dumbledore and Hagrid left together.” Robbie Coltraine, who played Rubius Hagrid in the Harry Potter franchise, also died last year. The user wrote, “Hagrid and Dumbledore left together, they will be unforgettable – Robbie Coltrane (1950-2022) – Michael Gambon (1940-2023).”
One of them addressed Michael with the full name of Dumbledore’s character. They posted, “TO THE BEST HEADMASTER EVER!! PROFESSOR ALBUS PERCIVAL WULFRIC BRIAN DUMBLEDORE SIR.”
Another Potterhead pointed out that both the Dumbledores have left us. Richard Harris, who played the Hogwarts headmaster before Michael in the first two Harry Potter films, died in 2002.
