Dame Maggie Smith, the veteran actor who played the beloved character of Professor Minerva McGonagall in “I Love You”.harry potter‘ series no longer exists. The Oscar-winning actress passed away today (September 27). She was 89 years old.
Her sons, Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens, said in a statement that she died at the hospital. She was surrounded by people who loved her. In a statement released through publicist Claire Dobbs, they said: “An intensely private person, her final moments were with her friends and family. She is survived by her two sons and five beloved grandchildren. “They are devastated by the loss of a special mother and grandmother.”
Actor Maggie Smith, who played Minerva McGonagall, dies at age 89 😢
Rest in peace 🪦 pic.twitter.com/lkwgBstzaN
— Daily Harry Potter (@TheDailyHPotter) September 27, 2024
“We would like to take this opportunity to thank the wonderful staff at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for their care and generous kindness in her final days,” the statement added. .
Apart from her role inharry potterSmith was known for her role as the Countess of Grantham in the film .downton abbey‘ He played the role with ease. Her other films include:Othello“,”trip with aunt‘,’A room view“,”Gosford Park“,”death on the nile“,”hook“,”secret garden“,”Best Exotic Marigold Hotel‘, and ‘woman in the van‘. In 1969, she won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in the film.Miss Jean Brody’s heydayIn 1978, she won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for “.”california suite‘. She was last seen atmiracle club‘.
Fans are mourning her death. Many people took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to react to the sad news.
Rest in peace Maggie Smith ❤️ pic.twitter.com/1YHp9K3dG7
— Lighthouse Cinema (@LightHouseD7) September 27, 2024
This will always be remembered as one of Maggie Smith’s most iconic scenes ❤️ #maggiesmith #harrypotter
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— Jack Proverbs (@JackProverbsPR) September 27, 2024
Probably the last time you’ll see me mention this movie series since the downfall of JK…but Maggie Smith was really great in these movies ☹️☹️ She gave a great performance in every movie. It was always such a comfort to see her…she will be sorely missed.pic.twitter.com/KSWA2nm6hy
— Addie (@foliadieux) September 27, 2024
We keep pulling legends away without warning. Rest in Peace Queen Maggie Smith 💔 pic.twitter.com/jN0dC1hxDH
— Mia (@miaonfilm) September 27, 2024
My favorite Maggie Smith movies will always be the hook. She performed at the age of 56, but the makeup was so good that it confused an entire generation of people when she continued to look the same or better for the next 30 years. pic.twitter.com/s7LojjtSJF
— Chris Forsikan (@AlsikkanTV) September 27, 2024
Rest in peace, Maggie Smith, you will always be loved. pic.twitter.com/PoVwdKV1uo
— s. (@shivlestat) September 27, 2024
Prime of Miss Jean Brody and California Sweet won her Oscars, but it was this line she read in Downton Abbey that made her iconic. Rest in peace to the great Maggie Smith. pic.twitter.com/v33Yxo5NEp
— Dave Itzkoff (@ditzkoff) September 27, 2024
This year. We said goodbye to another great man. Rest in peace, Maggie Smith 🧡 pic.twitter.com/RYcHfhtESd
— Nick Bell (@nickbellofbpl) September 27, 2024
Rest in peace, Dame Maggie Smith, the perfect Professor McGonagall. pic.twitter.com/Ye6jyYnTBZ
— Rich (@TrueblueRich) September 27, 2024
It’s one of those news stories you think you’ll never hear because in your heart they’re immortal. Rest in peace, Maggie Smith. I will miss you very much. ❤️🩹 pic.twitter.com/BblDMQIZAG
— Berry (@sckberry) September 27, 2024
