The world entertainment community and fans of harry potter They were shocked when they heard the news of the death of Maggie Smithwho died at the age of 89 at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family and friends, as reported by her publicist and confirmed by her children.
“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Lady Maggie Smith.”expressed his sons, actors Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin in their statement. And they added: “As an intensely private person, he was with his friends and family at the end of his days.”
“He leaves behind two children and five grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother.”closes the text of Smith’s children, who thanked the doctors for “care and kindness without limits” with which they assisted the artist in her last moments.
Although the British actress Maggie Smith was already famous and highly recognized by critics before the Harry Potter saga, her fame grew when she played Minerva McGonagall, iconic Hogwarts professor from the Gryffindor house, in eight films. Additionally, Smith shone in series such as Downtown Abbey and won an Oscar in 1969.
THE TRIBUTE TO MAGGIE SMITH, HOGWARTS’ MOST BELOVED TEACHER
After the announcement of the death of Maggie Smith, the official Harry Potter account published a heartfelt tribute to the actress who portrayed one of the most emblematic characters in JK Rowling’s work.
“Dame Maggie Smith was a brilliant force as Professor McGonagall in all eight Harry Potter films. We are very saddened to learn of her death today, aged 89. Her quick wit and formidable presence as Head of Gryffindor House ensured “May Hogwarts always be in good hands.”they expressed.
