Michael Gambon, Celebrated Actor Who Played Dumbledore, Dies Aged 82

British actor Michael Gambon shelters from the rain as he arrives for the world premiere of the film Dads Army in London on January 26, 2016. / AFP / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)Photographer: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP

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

Sir Michael, who has won four TV Baftas, is known for his extensive back catalogue of work across TV, film, radio and theatre over a career spanning five decades.