Magic Fades: Beloved Harry Potter Star Maggie Smith Passes Away at 89, Leaving Behind a Legacy of Wizardry and Wonder

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Dame Maggie Smith, a veteran British actress, played the role of Professor McGrady in the film “Harry Potter” in 2001, and her image was deeply rooted in people’s hearts. The news of his death was confirmed by his actor sons Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens on the 27th, Taiwan time, at the age of 89.

▲”Professor Mak” Maggie Smith is dead. (Photo/Reuters)

According to the British “BBC” report, Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin released a joint statement on the 27th, revealing that Maggie Smith died in hospital early in the morning “She died surrounded by friends and family, leaving behind two children. and five grandchildren who loved her deeply are extremely saddened by the loss of this extraordinary mother and grandmother.” Toby and Chris also expressed their gratitude to the medical staff and thanked the outside world for their condolences and concern. They hope everyone can. Allow family members to maintain privacy.

Maggie Smith made her debut in 1952 and her career spans the small screen, the big screen and stage plays. She has won numerous awards and recognitions and in 1990 was awarded the Dame Elizabeth II medal. His classic works include “The Last Days”, “California Suite”, “Downton Abbey”, etc. She is also known to younger movie fans for her well-known role as “Professor McGuire” Minerva Mai in “Harry Potter”.

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