Daniel Radcliffe, the lead star of the original “Harry Potter” film franchise, is remembering his late costar Michael Gambon after Gambon died of pneumonia this week at age 82.

Daniel Radcliffe, who played the titular boy wizard, wrote a lengthy statement shared with Variety. “With the loss of Michael Gambon the world just became considerably less fun,” Radcliffe shared.

(From left) Michael Gambon, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and Alan Rickman (AP) Harry Potter’s lead star, Daniel Radcliffe, has shared a statement in response to Gambon’s passing.

"Harry Potter" stars Daniel Radcliffe, Jason Isaacs, James Phelps and more paid tribute to Sir Michael Gambon after his death from pneumonia at 82.

Michael Gambon, left, and Daniel Radcliffe, right, attend the premiere of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" in 2009. AP Photo/Peter Kramer, File 2023-09-28T13:26:37Z ...

Daniel Radcliffe, the lead star of the original “Harry Potter” film franchise, is remembering his late costar Michael Gambon after Gambon died of pneumonia this week at age 82.

Actor Sir Michael Gambon, who brought the eccentric, benevolent wizard Dumbledore to life in numerous Harry Potter films, has died peacefully in hospital aged 82, his family has said. Gambon ...

Actor Sir Michael Gambon, who brought the eccentric, benevolent wizard Dumbledore to life in numerous Harry Potter films, has died peacefully in hospital aged 82, his family has said. Gambon ...

Daniel Radcliffe, the lead star of the original “Harry Potter” film franchise, is remembering his late costar Michael Gambon after Gambon died of pneumonia this week at age 82.

Daniel Radcliffe, the lead star of the original “Harry Potter” film franchise, is remembering his late costar Michael Gambon after Gambon died of pneumonia this week at age 82.“Michael Gambon was one ...