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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 · 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.
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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.
His love of cars led to his appearance on the BBC series Top Gear. He raced the Suzuki Liana so aggressively that it went around the last corner of his lap on two wheels. The final corner of the Top Gear test track was named "Gambon Corner" or simply "Gambon" in his honour.
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 · The legend of cinema, television, and theatre, died peacefully in hospital aged 82 following a bout of pneumonia. A statement announcing his death was released on behalf of his wife, Lady Gambon, and their son Fergus, reading: “We are devastated to announce the loss of Sir Michael Gambon.
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Top Gear. (2002 TV series) Top Gear is a British automotive magazine and currently inactive motoring-themed entertainment television programme. It is a revival devised by Jeremy Clarkson and Andy Wilman of the 1977–2001 show of the same name for the BBC, and premiered on 20 October 2002.
