Inside Michael Gambon's unconventional marriage to Lady Anne as wife receives £1.5m fortune leaving mistress Philippa Hart with nothing

Sir Michael Gambon had an unconventional union with his wife Lady Anne Gambon during their 61-year marriage.

Following his death after a spell of pneumonia last September, the legendary Dumbledore actor left the entirety of his £1.5 million fortune to his wife.

His long-term girlfriend, set designer Philippa Hart, has been left nothing in his recently published will.

She declined to tell the Daily Mail if she was knew she had been snubbed from the actor's will.

But who is the wife of the iconic Harry Potter actor? MailOnline takes a look at Michael and Anne Gambon's untraditional marriage.

Sir Michael Gambon had marriage that was far from traditional with Lady Anne Gambon (pictured), as the actor also had a long-term girlfriend during their 61-year marriage

But who is the woman who was married to the Harry Potter actor for over six decades? MailOnline takes a look at Michael and Anne Gambon's untraditional marriage (pictured 2008)

Who is Lady Anne Gambon? 

Retired mathematician Anne née Miller tied the knot with Michael, then 22, in 1962.

Lady Gambon has a passion for creating her own pottery, as well as bookbinding.

The pair lived together in their £5 million Kent home for a large portion of their marriage, which lasted until Michael passed away on September 28, 2023.

However, their relationship was anything but conventional, with the actor announcing his relationship with set designer Philippa Hart in 2002.

The highly-commended actor has previously introduced Philippa as his girlfriend to the likes of Charles Dance and Maggie Smith on the set of Gosford Park in 2001.

Michael and Philippa had first set eyes on one another whilst working on the Channel 4 series Longitude in 2000. 

The retired mathematician was reportedly devastated by the news of her husband's extra-marital affair. 

Afterwards, Anne briefly left their familial home upon the announcement of his love affair with Philippa Hart, but later returned.

Since then, the actor divided his time between his family home in Kent and Philippa's West London flat in Chiswick.

Michael also kept his own separate home in London to give him breathing space when he was working. 

Anne and Michael share a son named Fergus, 60, who is a ceramics expert.

Similarly to his famous father, Angus isn't camera shy, with the head of Bonham's ceramic and glass department regularly appearing on the BBC's Antique Roadshow.

Lady Anne was reportedly devastated upon hearing the news of her husband's relationship with set designer Philippa Hart - briefly moving out of their £5 million family home (pictured: Philippa and Michael in 2012) 

Michael announced his relationship with Philippa, who his 25 years his junior in 2002, however the pair first met on the Channel 4 set of Longitude in 2000

Did Michael Gambon have other children? 

Michael shared two children with set designer Philippa Hart - Tom, 17 and 15-year-old William.

Phillipa's eldest child, Tom was welcomed into the world in 2007, when the actor was 66-years-old.

The Harry Potter actor welcomed his second child with his mistress, who was 25 years his junior, in 2009. 

The two boys received only £10,000 and a trophy according to their late father's three-page will.

Both young men will given a silver heart Variety Club of Great Britain stage actor award, with Tom receiving the one his father was awarded in 1987, and William inheriting Michael's trophy from 2000.

Their mother, Philippa, did not receive a penny in the will and declined to tell the Daily Mail if she knew that she had been snubbed.

Speaking from her £1.5million Victorian terraced four-bed, she said: 'It's none of my business. I really don't want to talk about this.'  

It is believed that she and Michael had not been together for some time prior to his passing. 

Retired mathematician Anne and the Harry Potter actor share one son, Fergus, 60, who similarly to his famous father isn't shy of the camera, regularly appearing on BBC's Antiques Roadshow

Michael Gambon also shared two sons with mistress Philippa Hart, Tom, 17 and William, 15, whom he left £10,000 each and a trophy each (left to right: Philippa, Tom and Michael)

When did Michael Gambon pass away?  

Michael Gambon died as a result of pneumonia on September 28. 2023 at the age of 82.

When he died a statement was released on behalf of Lady Gambon and Fergus which read: '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 well-renowned for his iconic acting roles, including his portrayal of Professor Albus Dumbledore in Harry Potter.

The actor signed up to be part of the third film after the actor who originally played the role - Richard Harries - died from Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2002.

He appeared in every Harry Potter film until the finale The Deathly Hallows Part Two was released in 2011.

Philippa wasn't left a single penny in Michael's will, however It is believed that he and his mistress had not been together for some time prior to his passing

His movie credits include, Uncle Pastuzo in Paddington, William McCordle in Gosford Park and Franklin Bean in Fantastic Mr Fox.

He was nominated for 13 Olivier awards, appearing in countless William Shakespeare productions, and particularly excelling in Othello.

He also starred in a string of hit TV shows and in 1968 won an audition to be the next James Bond in On her Majesty's Secret Service after Sean Connery quit.

However, Michael told producer Albert 'Cubby' Broccoli 'I haven't got nice hair and I'm a bit fat' and the part went to George Lazenby.