Michael Gambon has passed age 82

September 28, 2023, 08:44 AM

P250UA5

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-66949848

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The actor Sir Michael Gambon has died aged 82, his family has said.

He was best known for playing Professor Albus Dumbledore in six of the eight Harry Potter films.

The Dublin-born star worked in TV, film, theatre and radio over his six-decade career. He won four Baftas.

His widow Lady Gambon and son Fergus said their "beloved husband and father" died peacefully in hospital with his family by his side, following a bout of pneumonia.

The Enemy's gate is down.

September 28, 2023, 08:45 AM

P250UA5

Forever remembered by Top Gear fans for nearly rolling the original Reasonably Priced car.

I think TG was the first time I'd seen him, that I can recall.

RIP Sir Michael Followthrough

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September 28, 2023, 07:06 PM

Lt CHEG

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Originally posted by P250UA5:
Forever remembered by Top Gear fans for nearly rolling the original Reasonably Priced car.

I think TG was the first time I'd seen him, that I can recall.

RIP Sir Michael Followthrough

That’s actually exactly the first thing I thought of when I heard his name as well. I think just about every car enthusiast knows “Gambon” even if they’ve never seen any of his acting work. RIP Sir.

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September 29, 2023, 08:12 AM

marksman41

I really liked his movie about the real-life quest for a chronometer to allow better navigation at sea:

Part I:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Npcm5S8fvy0

Part II:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GJgxwpKpDU

September 29, 2023, 08:17 AM

tacfoley

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Originally posted by marksman41:
I really liked his movie about the real-life quest for a chronometer to allow better navigation at sea:

Part I:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Npcm5S8fvy0

Part II:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GJgxwpKpDU

Many thanks for the reminder.

I went to school with a boy whose family owned TWO Harrison naval chronometers, displayed alternatively on loan to the Science Museum and Museum of the Royal Navy at Greenwich.

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