Actor Sir Michael Gambon has died peacefully in hospital aged 82, his family said.

A statement on behalf of his wife Lady Gambon and son Fergus Gambon, issued by publicist Clair Dobbs, 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. Michael was 82.

“We ask that you respect our privacy at this painful time and thank you for your messages of support and love.”

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Publicist says he died peacefully in hospital with wife and son and beside him{ai:summary}<p>Beloved actor Sir Michael Gambon, aged 82, has died peacefully in hospital after battling pneumonia, surrounded by his wife and son.
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Harry Potter actor Sir Michael Gambon dies aged 82

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