RIP

Michael Gambon has died at the age of 82. 

Sir Michael Gambon has been remembered as one of the greats after his death at the age of 82.

The actor – who was best known for The Singing Detective and for playing Professor Albus Dumbledore in several Harry Potter films – passed away after suffering from pneumonia, with his family by his side.

Former Top Gear and The Grand Tour host Jeremy Clarkson was among the first to pay tribute following the sad news.

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"I’m so sad to hear that Michael Gambon has died," he posted on X, formerly Twitter.

"He was hugely amusing, and such a tremendous guest, we even named a corner after him."

Actor Peter Egan posted: "Deeply sad to see this.

"One of the funniest men on the planet and a great actor."

"I'll miss him," he added.

Michael Gambon as Albus Dumbledore in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. (PA Images/Alamy)

Piers Morgan's son Spencer shared a clip from Harry Potter and a quote from Dumbledore.

The moving quote read: "Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light."

David Baddiel tweeted: "First time I ever went to see any Theatre with a capital T it was Michael Gambon in Brecht’s Life Of Galileo at The National in 1980.

"It’s still the best stage acting I’ve ever seen."

"RIP," he added.

Actor Richard E Grant shared a snap of the late star, and wrote: "Sir Michael Gambon - THE GREAT GAMBON."

Swimming star Sharron Davies shared a photo of the actor and one of him in Harry Potter, tweeting: "Rest in peace Professor."

Fans also shared their sadness, with one posting: "Oh no, not Michael Gambon.

"A mesmerising actor, truly electrifying on stage."

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Another said they were "absolutely devastated".