From Hagrid and Dumbledore to Minerva McGonagall, here's raising our wands to Harry Potter stars who have left behind a rich legacy.

Remembering Harry Potter Professors Who're No Longer With Us

<p>Michael Gambon, who famously played Professor Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films, has died aged 82. The news of his death was announced by his family on Thursday.&nbsp;<br />
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Publicist Clair Dobbs issued a statement on behalf of his wife Lady Gambon and son Fergus, “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. Michael was 82.”<br />
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“We ask that you respect our privacy at this painful time and thank you for your messages of support and love,” the statement concluded.&nbsp;<br />
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No matter what role the Irish actor took on in a career that lasted over six&nbsp;decades, he was always instantly recognizable by the deep and drawling tones of his voice.</p>

<p>He was cast as the much-loved Dumbledore after the death of his predecessor, Richard Harris, in 2002.&nbsp;Over his six-decade-long career, he received three Olivier Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and four BAFTA Awards. In 1999 he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for services to drama.</p>

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Michael Gambon, who famously played Professor Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films, has died aged 82. The news of his death was announced by his family on Thursday.

Michael Gambon, who famously played Professor Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films, has died aged 82. The news of his death was announced by his family on Thursday. Publicist Clair Dobbs issued a statement on behalf of his wife Lady Gambon and son Fergus, “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. Michael was 82.” “We ask that you respect our privacy at this painful time and thank you for your messages of support and love,” the statement concluded. No matter what role the Irish actor took on in a career that lasted over six decades, he was always instantly recognizable by the deep and drawling tones of his voice. He was cast as the much-loved Dumbledore after the death of his predecessor, Richard Harris, in 2002. Over his six-decade-long career, he received three Olivier Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and four BAFTA Awards. In 1999 he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for services to drama. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Michael Gambon, the actor who played Dumbledore in Harry Potter films, dies at 82

The Harry Potter star Michael Gambon has died at the age of 82 the star who played Hogwarts headmaster.

Farewell, Albus Dumbledore

<p>JK Rowling’s ‘Harry Potter’ latest spinoff film released its title and release date.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film will be called ‘Fantastic Beasts 3: The Secrets of Dumbledore’.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Based on the life of one of the most important characters in the Harry Potter franchise, Dumbledore, the film’s title has raked a unique reaction from internet users. Many joked&nbsp;that the film will show&nbsp;Dumbeldore as gay and the film will reveal the&nbsp;secret of his sexuality.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There was then an onslaught of gay jokes and rumours about the titular wizard and Hogwarts headmaster. The topic for this speculation is rooted in JK Rowling’s previous statements that some say she made to sound ‘woke’. Weeks after the announcement of her Harry Potter book in 2007, the author had said that Dumbledore was gay, despite the books themselves offering no clues as to the wizard’s sexuality. Furthermore, she suggested that Dumbledore once had a homosexual relationship with Gellert Grindlewald, who features in the ‘Fantastic Beasts’ movies. However, none of the films have mentioned this either.</p>

<p>JK Rowling was criticised for inserting a ‘woke’ subtext to her stories when in fact they had no such mention in the books. She had also said that there was at least one Jewish wizard at Hogwarts and that Hermoine may have been black despite the author describing her as a white girl in her books.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/jk-rowling-busts-myth-around-the-origin-of-the-harry-potter-series-and-its-characters-301171">JK Rowling busts myth around the origin of the Harry Potter series and its characters</a></p>

<p>The Harry Potter author is now not in good books of the trans community too after she opposed gender-neutral languages arguing that it “erases” the concept of sex and thus womanhood. She has, since then, got <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/jk-rowlings-handprint-vandalised-with-red-paint-amid-transphobic-row-312886">death threats from some trans activists</a> and faced backlash on the internet by many of her fans.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the new spinoff film ‘Fantastic Beasts 3: The Secrets of Dumbledore’ will release on April 15, 2022. The franchise of films has been adapted from a guidebook on the magical creatures of Harry Potter’s world. This was released in 2001 and served as prequels to the main Harry Potter story.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-new-jk-rowling-childrens-book-coming-in-october-377347">Also Read:&nbsp;New JK Rowling children's book coming in October</a></p>


JK Rowling’s ‘Harry Potter’ latest spinoff film released its title and release date. The film will be called ‘Fantastic Beasts 3: The Secrets of Dumbledore’. Based on the life of one of the most important characters in the Harry Potter franchise, Dumbledore, the film’s title has raked a unique reaction from internet users.

JK Rowling’s ‘Harry Potter’ latest spinoff film released its title and release date. The film will be called ‘Fantastic Beasts 3: The Secrets of Dumbledore’. Based on the life of one of the most important characters in the Harry Potter franchise, Dumbledore, the film’s title has raked a unique reaction from internet users. Many joked that the film will show Dumbeldore as gay and the film will reveal the secret of his sexuality. There was then an onslaught of gay jokes and rumours about the titular wizard and Hogwarts headmaster. The topic for this speculation is rooted in JK Rowling’s previous statements that some say she made to sound ‘woke’. Weeks after the announcement of her Harry Potter book in 2007, the author had said that Dumbledore was gay, despite the books themselves offering no clues as to the wizard’s sexuality. Furthermore, she suggested that Dumbledore once had a homosexual relationship with Gellert Grindlewald, who features in the ‘Fantastic Beasts’ movies. However, none of the films have mentioned this either. JK Rowling was criticised for inserting a ‘woke’ subtext to her stories when in fact they had no such mention in the books. She had also said that there was at least one Jewish wizard at Hogwarts and that Hermoine may have been black despite the author describing her as a white girl in her books. JK Rowling busts myth around the origin of the Harry Potter series and its characters The Harry Potter author is now not in good books of the trans community too after she opposed gender-neutral languages arguing that it “erases” the concept of sex and thus womanhood. She has, since then, got death threats from some trans activists and faced backlash on the internet by many of her fans. Meanwhile, the new spinoff film ‘Fantastic Beasts 3: The Secrets of Dumbledore’ will release on April 15, 2022. The franchise of films has been adapted from a guidebook on the magical creatures of Harry Potter’s world. This was released in 2001 and served as prequels to the main Harry Potter story. Also Read: New JK Rowling children's book coming in October

Harry Potter spinoff 'Fantastic Beasts 3' title starts a thread on gay jokes, targets JK Rowling

<p>We cannot contain our excitement anymore. The first cast photo of <em>Fantastic Beasts: The Crime Of Grindelwald</em> is out and it has some of our favourite stars playing some very important characters.<br />
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A sequel to <em>Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them</em>, the film will have Eddie Redmayne reprising his role as Newt Scamander. We are most excited to see Jude Law playing the young Albus Dumbledore in the film. Johnny Depp will play Dumblebore&#39;s friend-turned-arch enemy Grindelwald, who&rsquo;s seen holding the infamous Elder Wand. Depp, in fact, made a fleeting appearance in the first film.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The cast also includes Ezra Miller who plays Credence. Claudia Kim appears as a Maledictus, the carrier of a blood curse that ultimately transforms her into a beast; Zoe Kravitz plays Leta Lestrange, who had once been close to Newt Scamander but is now engaged to his brother; Callum Turner joins the cast as Newt&rsquo;s older brother, Theseus Scamander who is the Head of the Auror Office at the British Ministry of Magic. And of course, there is Katherine Waterston who plays Tina Goldstein once again the sequel.</p>

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<p>The film will be releasing in November 2018 and filming has already begun. For a lot of Potterheads, the <em>Fantastic Beasts</em> series has served as a good way to get back to JK Rowling&#39;s magical world.&nbsp;</p>

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We cannot contain our excitement anymore. The first cast photo of Fantastic Beasts: The Crime Of Grindelwald is out and it has some of our favourite stars playing some very important characters. A sequel to Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them, the film will have Eddie Redmayne reprising his role as Newt Scamander. We are most excited to see Jude Law playing the young Albus Dumbledore in the film. Johnny Depp will play Dumblebore's friend-turned-arch enemy Grindelwald, who’s seen holding the infamous Elder Wand. Depp, in fact, made a fleeting appearance in the first film. First look of Fantastic Beasts: The Crime of Grindelwald via Warner Bros (Twitter) × The cast also includes Ezra Miller who plays Credence. Claudia Kim appears as a Maledictus, the carrier of a blood curse that ultimately transforms her into a beast; Zoe Kravitz plays Leta Lestrange, who had once been close to Newt Scamander but is now engaged to his brother; Callum Turner joins the cast as Newt’s older brother, Theseus Scamander who is the Head of the Auror Office at the British Ministry of Magic. And of course, there is Katherine Waterston who plays Tina Goldstein once again the sequel. In one year, return to the Wizarding World with Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. #MagicInProgress #FantasticBeasts pic.twitter.com/8aWj8xhGj5 — Fantastic Beasts (@FantasticBeasts) November 16, 2017 × The film will be releasing in November 2018 and filming has already begun. For a lot of Potterheads, the Fantastic Beasts series has served as a good way to get back to JK Rowling's magical world.

Jude Law as young Dumbledore, Depp as Grindelwald; Here's the first look of 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crime of Grindelwald'

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