Maggie Smith Is Dead, Harry Potter's Professor McGonagall Leaves Us at 89

The world of cinema is in deep mourning. The news of the passing of Maggie Smith , the renowned face of Professor McGonagall in the famous Harry Potter series , was recently announced. The celebrated actress passed away peacefully at the age of 89 at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.

The children's declaration

The sad news was announced by the actress's sons, Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin, in a statement to the BBC:

“It is with great sadness that we must announce the death of Dame Maggie Smith. She passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning, Friday, September 27. She was an extremely private person, and was surrounded by friends and family in her final moments. She leaves behind two children and five loving grandchildren, who are deeply devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother . ”

The children also expressed their gratitude to the staff at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for their care and kindness during the actress's final days.

An illustrious career

Throughout her exceptional career, Maggie Smith has brought to life numerous iconic characters, accumulating many accolades including:

• Two Academy Awards
• Three Golden Globes
• Five Bafta Awards

Despite a successful career, her most popular role undoubtedly remains that of Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter film series.

In addition to Harry Potter, Maggie Smith was also highly praised for her performance in the series Downton Abbey , playing the Dowager Countess of Grantham.

The news of Maggie Smith's passing quickly made the rounds on the web, with thousands of users around the world remembering the actress with affection. Maggie Smith will forever remain in the hearts of many viewers.