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Sep 28, 2023 · Michael Gambon of Harry Potter movie fame is dead at the age of 82, but his impressive lap legacy on Top Gear will never be forgotten.
- Danni Scott
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- Appearance on Top Gear
Sir Michael Gambon (19 October 1940 - 27 September 2023) was an Irish-British actor. He was regarded as a most distinguish actor mainly for his work on stage and on-screen. Spanning over sixty years, in his career, he received the BAFTA award four times, the Olivier Award three times, and Screen Actors Guild Award two times. His host notable role was as Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter film series, taking on the role after the death of Richard Harris in October 2002.
Gambon passed away on 27th of September 2023, after suffering a bout of pneumonia. He was 82.
Gambon first appeared on Series 1, Episode 8. In an interview with Jeremy Clarkson where he showed was eccentric, with the tape played where the clip show upon undertaking lap time on Top Gear test track where he damaged the Suzuki Liana where two right wheels (both front and rear) clipped with broken right mirror on the final corner towards to the finish line.
He was the first guest to sustain damage first SIARPC car, where he admit the track was very wet thus earned his name as "Gambon corner", mainly serves as highlighted a challenging to negotiate the final corner design for optimal racing line and safety turn, this later happens at the hands for the future SIARPC guest.
Sep 28, 2023 · Sir Michael Gambon - the legendary British actor whose name was given to the final corner of the Top Gear test track - has sadly passed away after contracting pneumonia. He was 82.
Sep 28, 2023 · One of the most well-known challenges in the 'star in a reasonably priced car' section as a piece of track Clarkson called 'Gambon Corner', but why was it named that? The Mirror looks at...
Sep 28, 2023 · Away from acting, he collected and restored antique guns and clocks and was a classic car enthusiast, making an appearance on Top Gear in 2002.
Sep 28, 2023 · WHEN Harry Potter star Sir Michael Gambon took Top Gear’s reasonably priced car around the final corner on two wheels, they named the bend in his honour. But what Top Gear’s presenters...
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Top Gear is a British television series that focuses on various motor vehicles, primarily cars, in which its hosts conduct reviews on new models and vintage classics, as well as tackling various motoring related challenges, and inviting celebrities to set a time on their specially designed race-course.
