Actress Dame Maggie Smith, best known for her role as Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter film series, passed away on September 27, 2024 after a prolonged illness. Fans of the HP franchise are mourning the demise of this Oscar winning actress while her co-stars from the series like Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Bonnie Wright, and the bestselling author of HP series, JK Rowling have shared their emotional message expressing their grief and condolence.
After the news hit the tube, fans of the renowned Harry Potter series decided to pay a tribute to one of the most loved actors, Maggie Smith by raising their wands at the Hogwarts castle, which is a part of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal's Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida. This much-loved sight of the fans coming together to honor the actress was shared on social media by several users who also expressed their sorrow about the demise of Smith.
Fans gathered in front of Hogwarts Castle tonight to raise their wands up in tribute to Dame Maggie Smith pic.twitter.com/wv2F1c8yQo
— Adventuring with Annie (@AnniesUniUpdate) September 27, 2024
Meanwhile, actors from the film series like Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Bonnie Wright have penned heartfelt notes on social media. Emma aka Hermoine Granger wrote, “When I was younger I had no idea of Maggie’s legend – the woman I was fortunate enough to share space with. It is only as I’ve become an adult that I’ve come to appreciate that I shared the screen with a true definition of greatness. She was real, honest, funny and self-honouring. Maggie, there were a lot of male professors and by God, you held your own. Thank you for all of your kindness. I’ll miss you”. She also shared a sweet moment she shared with the late Maggie on the sets of the Harry Potter movies.
Bonnie Wright, who played Ginny Weasley (later Potter) wrote, “Our dearly loved and revered head of Gryffindor house <3 you will be so missed by the Harry Potter community. My favourite scene with Maggie was when we were all learning to dance for the Yule Ball. She embodied that perfect balance of sass and loving care that McGonagall has. She kept Gryffindors on their toes. My deepest condolences to Maggie’s family at this time”.
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Rupert Grint too shared an adorable photo of him dancing with Smith from one of the Harry Potter films and said, “Heartbroken to hear about Maggie. She was so special, always hilarious and always kind. I feel incredibly lucky to have shared a set with her and particularly lucky to have shared a dance. I’ll miss you Maggie. Sending all my love to her family. Rupert x”.
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JK Rowling also took to the social media platform X to share her condolence message.
Somehow I thought she'd live forever.
RIP Dame Maggie Smith. pic.twitter.com/VogfvR9nIF— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) September 27, 2024
Daniel Radcliffe shared a statement expressing his grief. A fan page of the actor, who is not on social media, released the same saying, “I remember feeling nervous to meet her and then her putting me immediately at ease. She was incredibly kind to me on that shoot, and then I was lucky enough to go on working with her for another 10 years on the Harry Potter films. She was a fierce intellect, a gloriously sharp tongue, could intimidate and charm in the same instant and was, as everyone will tell you, extremely funny. I will always consider myself amazingly lucky to have been able to work with her and spend time around her on set. The word legend is overused but if it applies to anyone in our industry then it applies to her. Thank you, Maggie,” he added.
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