Dame Maggie Smith, Professor McGonagall in 'Harry Potter' films, dies at age 89
 

Dame Maggie Smith, the iconic actress best known to fans as Professor McGonagall in the Harry Potter film series, passed away on Friday at the age of 89.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Maggie Smith, the masterful, scene-stealing actor who won an Oscar for “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” in 1969 and gained new fans in the 21st century in “Downton Abbey” and the &quot;Harry Potter&quot; films, died Friday. She was 89. <a href="https://t.co/cNWPoRJGvO">pic.twitter.com/cNWPoRJGvO</a></p>&mdash; AP Entertainment (@APEntertainment) <a href="https://twitter.com/APEntertainment/status/1839688115604087237?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 27, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The renowned screen and stage actress, winner of two Oscars among her countless accolades has been in the business for more than 60 years. Film fans would also know her from her major roles in Downton Abbey, Sister Act, and Hook. As reported by the AP:

Smith’s sons, Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens, said in a statement that Smith died early Friday in a London hospital.

“She leaves two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother,” they said in a statement issued through publicist Clair Dobbs.

Our condolences to her family in these difficult times.

There are no words for the legacy Dame Maggie Smith has left behind. Her shining personality will live on in our hearts. Wishing comfort for her family and others who were close to her.

Wands up for Maggie. May she rest in peace. :wand :sparkle:

Rest in peace, Dame Maggie Smith :(

Just a point to note, she died on the first death anniversary of Sir Michael Gambon :/

She leaves behind an entire generation who grew up forever changed by her work.