Why was Richard Harris replaced as Dumbledore?

After being hospitalized with an illness, Harris was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma. He remained upbeat and told Alfonso Cuarón, the director of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, not to recast his part.

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Did Richard Harris died during filming?

Famously the actor playing Dumbledore changed after the first two films, as Richard Harris sadly died of cancer after filming The Chamber of Secrets, with Michael Gambon being his replacement. Did Richard Harris want to be Dumbledore? Richard Harris initially didn't want to do the 'Harry Potter' films. Before agreeing to play the headmaster at Hogwarts, Harris admits that he was hesitant at first. “I was asked about the part of Dumbledore, and I wasn't going to do it for various reasons,” Harris revealed.

Are Richard Harris and Michael Gambon related?

Are Gambon and Harris Related? Some may think they are related, and that's why Michael was offered the role of Albus Dumbledore, but in reality, they were not. Both actors came from Ireland and were friends. Why was Crabbe replaced? Photo credit: Warner Bros. Apparently it's because the actor who played Crabbe, Jamie Waylett, actually landed himself in some serious trouble off screen, which eventually cost him his role in the last film in the Harry Potter franchise.

Is Michael Gambon Still Alive 2021?

Sir Michael Gambon CBE
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1962–present
Works	Full list
Spouse(s)	Anne Miller ​ ( m. 1962)​

What was Richard Harris worth at death? $20 million

Net Worth:	$20 Million
Date of Birth:	Oct 1, 1930 - (72 years old)
Gender:	Male
Height:	6 ft (1.85 m)

Is Richard Harris in Half Blood Prince?

So to think about Harris, who was very stoic and calm during his reign, playing Dumbledore in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, is interesting to say the least. Who was Richard Harris wife? Richard Harris/Wife

Who is Richards son?

Richard Harris/Sons