Richard Harris (2002). The film "" (2003) was dedicated to him posthumously as he had voiced the character Opaz before his death. Concerning his role as Dumbledore, Harris had stated that he did not intend to take the part at first, since he knew that his health was in decline, but he relented and accepted it because his 11-year-old granddaughter threatened never to speak to him again if he did not take it. In an interview with the "Toronto Star" in 2001, Harris expressed his concern that his association with the "Harry Potter" films would outshine the rest of his career. He
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 11 November 2011 in the United States and on 2 December 2011 in the United Kingdom. The film was also released in the "Harry Potter: Complete 8-Film Collection" box set on DVD and Blu-ray, which included all eight films and new special features. "Part 1" and "Part 2" were released as a combo pack on DVD and Blu-ray on 11 November 2011 in Canada. The film won several awards and was nominated for many more, including three nominations at the Academy Awards for Best Art Direction, Best Makeup and Best Visual Effects. After burying Dobby, Harry Potter asks the goblin