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TheHarry PotterandDownton Abbeystar has died, as announced by her two sons.
Dame Maggie Smith, whos known for her roles inHarry PotterandDownton Abbey, has died at age of 89.
Her cause of death is currently unknown.
However, it was her role asHarry Potters Minerva McGonagall that endeared her to a younger generation of moviegoers.
She was reportedly the only actor that author J.K. Rowlingspecifically asked forwhile casting the films.
Shetold Graham Nortonin 2015 that people seem to recognize me more after the TV series became a hit.
She was a true legend of her generation and thankfully will live on in so many magnificent screen performances.
Whoopi Goldberghonored Smithin an Instagram post, sharing a photo from their filmSister Act.
Maggie Smith was a great woman and a brilliant actress, she wrote.
I still cant believe I was lucky enough to work with the one-of-a-kind.
My heartfelt condolences go out to the family…RIP.
The first thing I asked her when we met was Would you like me to call you Dame?
at which she laughed and said something to the effect of dont be ridiculous!
recalled Radcliffe, whod go on to star inHarry Potter.
The word legend is overused but if it applies to anyone in our industry then it applies to her.
She embodied that perfect balance of sass and loving care that McGonagall has.
She kept Gryffindors on their toes.
This article was originally published onSep.
