Known for playing Professor Minerva McGonagall in the ‘Harry Potter’ films, Maggie Smith’s death was confirmed by her children
This Friday, the 27th, the actress died at the age of 89 maggie smithknown for playing Professor Minerva McGonagall in the “Harry Potter” films. The death was confirmed by his children, Toby Stephens and Chris Larkinwho did not reveal the cause of death.
“She died peacefully in hospital on Friday morning (27). An intensely private person, she was with her family and friends until the end. She leaves two children and five beloved grandchildren who are devastated by the enormous loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother”, says the family in the statement.
In a statement to the BBC, the children also said: “Maggie was an intensely private person, and was with friends and family at the end. She leaves two children and five grandchildren, who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother. We want to take this opportunity to thank the wonderful staff at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for their care and kindness during her last days. We thank you for all your messages and support, and we ask that you respect our privacy at this time.”
Icon of British dramaturgy, maggie smith began her career in the 50s and, in 74 years in the film industry, she was recognized by the main awards, including BAFTA, Oscar and Tony Awards, in addition to having a huge list of successes under her belt in addition to the “Harry Potter” franchise, including “No Exit” (1958), Othello (1966), “Springtime” (1970), “Tea with Mussolini” (2000), “Change of Habit 1 and 2” (1992, 1993), “Nanny McPhee and the Magic Lessons” (2010), “Downton Abbey” (2015-2022) and others.
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