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Ian McKellen claims he was mistaken for Michael Gambon's 'ghost'

Both actors famously portrayed white-haired wizards on screen, albeit in different franchises

Evening Standard

32 Famous Actors Who Guest Starred On Doctor Who

Here are 32 famous actors who guest-starred on Doctor Who.

Cinemablend

In Memoriam: Remembering The Actors We Lost In 2023

Remembering actors we lost in 2023, including Matthew Perry, Andre Braugher, Lance Reddick and more.

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Michael Gambon remembered by David Hare

The playwright recalls his collaborations with the charismatic actor whose mix of mischief and vulnerability endeared him to everyone from Arthur Miller to Bill Nighy

The Guardian - UK

The 20 best Christmas episodes of all time, from The Office to Morecambe and Wise

Nick Hilton and Chris Harvey round up the greatest festive episodes and specials, spanning five decades, from side-splitting sitcoms to nightmarish one-offs

The Independent UK

Pop stars, actors and politicians we lost in 2023 – take the Thursday quiz

Fifteen questions on notable pop culture and political figures we lost this year

The Guardian - UK

Letter: Sir Michael Gambon obituary

Eoin Dillon writes: Michael Gambon gave a spontaneous demonstration of his agility and humour

The Guardian - UK

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Television appearances and happy birthday returns – take the Thursday quiz

Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK

‘Delicate, dangerous, anarchic’: Daniel Craig, Michael Mann, Matthew Macfadyen and more remember Michael Gambon

He wasn’t just a magnificent actor – he was also a raconteur, mentor, joker, engineer and pilot. Friends including Tom Hollander, Penelope Wilton, Simon Callow, Nicholas Hytner, Matthew Warchus and Rupert Goold pay tribute to the star

The Guardian - UK

Daniel Radcliffe shares new comments about working with Michael Gambon

Radcliffe starred opposite Gambon in six of the eight Harry Potter movies

The Independent UK

Michael Gambon's best film is a violent work of art

Let’s get one thing out of the way from the start: I have neither read nor seen any of the Harry Potter stuff. Others may disagree, but I do not consider this a loss.

The Conversation

Digested week: even a dreary way to dump Trump is a dream

Plus, Dan Wootton and Lawrence Fox demand a dreadful choice, and why Dannii Minogue was always on Brand

The Guardian - UK

OPINION - How London is celebrating Sir Michael Gambon: The Leader podcast

His career, character, and how he'll be remembered

Evening Standard

Michael Gambon: an unshowy actor of enormous range and charm

Sir Michael Gambon, who died on September 28 at the age of 82, was a hugely versatile actor who enjoyed numerous and varied roles in film and television throughout the course of his long career.

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The Guardian - UK

‘He turned every performance into a masterpiece’: readers pay tribute to Michael Gambon

The actor gave astonishing performances in works by Shakespeare, Beckett and Brecht in the West End – and he was just as unforgettable off stage, our readers remember

Evening Standard

Sir Michael Gambon: West End theatres to dim lights in honour of stage and screen legend

Theatreland says it has ‘lost an incredible talent’

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: authors fear huge AI copyright ‘theft’, scorching weekend for east, Michael Gambon dies

Richard Flanagan says his soul has been ‘strip mined’ in alleged breach, and the world of showbiz mourns the ‘king-like’ Dumbledore actor

The Independent UK

Daniel Radcliffe and JK Rowling lead Harry Potter tributes to ‘fearless’ Dumbledore star Michael Gambon

Actor took over as Hogwarts headmaster following the death of its original star, Richard Harris, in 2002

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The Independent UK

JK Rowling and Daniel Radcliffe lead tributes to Harry Potter star Michael Gambon

The Dublin-born star found a legion of new fans in recent years after starring in six of the eight Harry Potter films.

Salon

Michael Gambon, aka Dumbledore, has died

Outside of his iconic film work, the actor was a transformational thespian of his generation

Evening Standard

Sir Michael Gambon dies: his best on screen roles, from Dumbledore to Maigret

The legendary stage actor, known as The Great Gambon, has starred in everything from Doctor Who to Cranford, and from Gosford Park to The King’s Speech over his stellar seven-decade career

The Guardian - UK

Sir Michael Gambon obituary

Versatile actor with a magnificent presence who starred in The Singing Detective and the Harry Potter films

The Independent UK

Sir Michael Gambon’s ‘spectacular’ Top Gear appearances remembered as actor dies aged 82

‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Layer Cake’ actor was also well-known for his love of cars

The Guardian - UK

From The Singing Detective to Top Gear: Michael Gambon’s colourful TV career

After years of playing second fiddle, the actor’s incredible turn in Dennis Potter’s drama brought him international fame – and many, many more roles. He even got to showcase his cavalier driving

The Independent UK

Sir Michael Gambon remembered as the ‘loveliest of legends’

The Dublin-born star of the stage and screen, who won four TV Baftas, died peacefully in hospital aged 82.

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