All we know about Michael Gambon's mistress Philippa Hart

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All we know about Michael Gambon's mistress Philippa Hart
All we know about Michael Gambon's mistress Philippa Hart

SIR Michael Gambon had an unconventional set-up when it came to the special people in his life.

The late actor had three children with two women, but who is Philippa Hart?

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Philippa and Michael had two sons togetherCredit: Rex

Who is Philippa Hart?

Philippa Hart is a set designer and is also known for being Sir Michael Gambon's mistress.

The pair first met when they were working together on the set of Channel 4 series Longitude back in 2000.

It has been said that the following year he introduced her as his girlfriend on the set of Gosford Park.

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She has worked on film sets for The Hours, Nanny McPhee, Scoop and The Unlikely Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry.

Her TV work includes Doctor Zhivago and A Very British Scandal.

Philippa, who was born in 1965, is 25 years Michael's junior.

Who is Michael Gambon's wife?

Despite being in a relationship with Philippa, Michael was also married.

He tied the knot with Anne Miller in 1962 when he was just 22.

The couple lived in their £5million home near Meopham, Kent, and remained together until his death 60 years later.

Does Michael Gambon have children?

Yes, Michael had three children from his two relationships.

He and Anne have son Fergus together, who has gone on to be a ceramics expert, working at Bonhams as the director of British ceramics and glass.

He is also a famous face like his dad as he is often seen on Antiques Roadshow.

In 2007 Michael became a dad for the second time at the age of 66, this time with his mistress, Philippa.

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They named their firstborn Tom, with Philippa giving birth to a second child, Will, in 2009.

When did Michael Gambon die?

It was announced by Michael's family that he passed away from pneumonia in hospital on Thursday, September 28, 2023.

He was 82 years old.

The statement released 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."

Michael was best known for his various acting roles including playing Professor Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter film franchise.

He joined the cast in the third film after the previous actor, Richard Harris, passed away in 2002.

Michael continued being in the franchise before it came to an end in 2011 with The Deathly Hallows Part 2.

Other movie roles include playing Franklin Bean in Fantastic Mr Fox, William McCordle in Gosford Park, and Uncle Pastuzo in the Paddington movies.

In 2019, he starred as Moses in the movie Cordelia and Bernard Delfont in the Judy Garland biopic Judy.

His career on the small screen saw him star as Philip Marlowe in The Singing Detective, as well as the title character in Maigret.

He also appeared in one episode of Doctor Who, as well as starring in Luck, Fearless, and the 2017 mini series of Little Women.

Charlotte Everett

Explainers, Celebrity relationships and break ups, Celebrity deaths, Michael Gambon

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