News of Smith’s death was confirmed by her sons, Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin. “It is with great sadness we have to ...

Smith, who played Professor McGonagall in the fantasy franchise, died at age 89 on Friday, Sept. 27, while Gambon died on the ...

A well-known actress died on the 1-year anniversary of the death of her "Harry Potter" co-star, leaving fans devastated.

For many, Albus Dumbledore represented the best of humanity. Uncommonly kind, brilliant, funny, and always a step ahead, ...

Downton Abbey’s Maggie Smith has died at the age of 89, exactly one year after one of her closes Harry Potter co-stars.

Maggie Smith, who portrayed Professor Minerva McGonagall in the series, died Friday at the age of 89. Here's a remembrance of ...

Michael Gambon, who has died aged 82, played Dumbledore in six of the eight "Harry Potter" movies. Here's how he was cast in ...

Jared Harris, son of Richard Harris, has no interest in playing Dumbledore in the upcoming 'Harry Potter' TV series on HBO.

The role of Dumbledore was subsequently recast with Open Range (2003) and Layer Cake (2004) star Michael Gambon inhibiting the character. He portrayed Dumbledore throughout the remaining films in the ...

In his final years, the Golden Globe winner was cast as Hogwarts headmaster, Albus Dumbledore ... at this very sad time." Michael Gambon took on the role of Dumbledore after Richard's death ...

Jared Harris has ruled out the possibility of playing the role his late father originated in the Harry Potter series in the ...