FACT OF THE DAY: Despite Richard Harris initial reluctance to accept the role of Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films (he only agreed to do so at the urging of his granddaughter) he was determined not to let his battle with Hodgkins disease get in the way of him playing the role. During post-production on Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, producer David Heyman visited Harris in the hospital. By this point Harris illness had progressed to the point where he had become very gaunt and could speak in barely more than a whisper, yet he begged the producer not to recast the role. Ultimately, however, the role had to be recast, as Harris passed away a few weeks later.
Posted on: Thu, 02 Oct 2014 01:01:43 +0000
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