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Daniel Radcliffe called him one of the most brilliant, effortless actors hes ever worked with.
Sir Michael Gambon, whoHarry Potterfans remember as Albus Dumbledore, has died at the age of 82.
The actors familyannounced his deathin a statement on Sept. 28, saying he died after a bout of pneumonia.
Gambon played the Hogwarts headmaster in the franchises latter six films, replacing Richard Harris after his 2002 death.
The thing I will remember most about him is how much fun he had doing his job.
He was silly, irreverent and hilarious.
Rupert Grint, who played Ron Weasley, shared aphoto of Dumbledorestanding at the Hogwarts podium on Instagram.
So sad to hear about Michael, he wrote.
He brought so much warmth and mischief to every day on set.
I saw him on stage several times, and he lives unforgettably in my memory, he wrote.
Many actors outside the Potterverse paid their condolences to Gambon as well.
We drank lots and laughed long into the wee hours, he wrote.
I will never forget his kindness, his warm spirit and his wonderful wonderful work.
