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Rupert Grint, who played Ron Weasley, wrote: \u201cSo sad to hear about Michael. He brought so much warmth and mischief to every day on set.<\/p>\n
“He captivated me as a kid and became a personal role model of mine for finding the fun and eccentricities in life. Sending all my love to his family.\u201d<\/p>\n
Lucius Malfoy actor Jason Isaacs also tweeted: \u201cMagnificent Michael Gambon has died. I learned what acting could be from Michael in The Singing Detective – complex, vulnerable and utterly human.<\/p>\n
“The greatest thrill of being in the Potter films was that he knew my name and shared his fearless, filthy sense of fun with me.\u201d<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n Killing Eve star Fiona Shaw, who played Harry\u2019s aunt Petunia Dursley, spoke about her affection for Michael during an appearance on BBC Radio 4.<\/p>\n She said: \u201cI will think of him as a trickster, just brilliant, magnificent trickster. There was nothing like him, he could do anything.”<\/p>\n Fred Weasley actor James Phelps described the actor as \u201ca legend\u201d. He added: \u201cHe was always very funny and very welcoming to share any knowledge he had.\u201d<\/p>\n Michael first starred as Albus Dumbledore in the third film, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004). He took over from Richard Harris following his death in 2002.<\/p>\n The star previously said of playing the Hogwarts headmaster: “I just stick on a beard and play me, so it’s no great feat.<\/p>\n “I never ease into a role\u2014every part I play is just a variant of my own personality. I’m not really a character actor at all.”<\/p>\n Elsewhere, Michael was also celebrated for appearing in many William Shakespeare productions as well his roles in The King’s Speech (2010) and Victoria and Abdul (2017).<\/p>\n
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