Who is Michael Gambon’s son Fergus Gambon?
DESPITE not becoming an actor like his dad, Fergus Gambon has gone on to have a life of fame.
He’s no stranger to the spotlight, but who is he?
Who is Fergus Gambon?
Fergus Gambon is best known for being actor Sir Michael Gambon‘s son as well as being a ceramics expert on Antiques Roadshow.
He grew up being surrounded by fame but chose not to go down the acting route.
Instead he found his passion for ceramics and is now the Director of British Ceramics and Glass at Bonhams.
When did Fergus Gambon join Antiques Roadshow?
Fergus joined the Antiques Roadshow team back in 2004.
He appeared as a ceramics expert and in 2016 came across what he said was one of the greatest findings in the show’s history.
It was a doll’s house which dated back to 1705 and included the original dolls.
He said the item was impossible to value accurately but said it was worth more than £200,000.
Who is Fergus’ mother Anne Miller?
Anne Miller is Fergus’ mother and was married to the late Sir Michael Gambon.
Michael was married to his wife Lady Anne Gambon since 1962 but he was also in a relationship with another woman.
He married Anne when he was just 22 years old.
They had Fergus together before Michael went on to have two children with Philippa Hart, who was 25 years his junior, but was still married to Anne up until his death.
Hart had son Tom in 2007 and son Will in 2009.
When did Fergus’ father Michael Gambon die?
It was announced on Thursday, September 28, 2023 that Sir Michael Gambon had passed away aged 82.
He was best known for him multiple big acting roles, and especially for playing Professor Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter film franchise.
The star wasn’t in the first two films but joined for 2004’s Prisoner of Azkaban.
The role was initially taken on by Richard Harris, who passed away from Hodgkin’s disease in 2002, just weeks before the second film was released.
Michael played Dumbledore in each of the following films until the franchise’s ended with the Deathly Hallows Part 2 in 2011.
He died in hospital following a bout of pneumonia.
A statement on behalf of his wife Lady Gambon and Fergus, issued by publicist Clair Dobbs, said: “We are devastated to announce the loss of Sir Michael Gambon.
“Beloved husband and father, Michael died peacefully in hospital with his wife Anne and son Fergus at his bedside, following a bout of pneumonia. Michael was 82.
“We ask that you respect our privacy at this painful time and thank you for your messages of support and love.”