The legendary actress was perhaps most well known for her role as Professor Mcgonagall in Harry Potter – heartbreakingly, she has become the 26th cast member to have d!ed since the movies first became so loved all the way back in 2001.
Additionally, Smith was a beloved name throughout her entire career, with her being well known for her time on Downton Abbey and Sister Act.
Tributes have begun pouring in from fans online, devastated by the death of the beloved actor.
rip to one of the greatest, maggie smith, may you continue to be cutthroat wherever you may be pic.twitter.com/MVyEUpRd37
— amy elouise (@foxgrove_) September 27, 2024
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James Crooks, a film journalist, posted on Twitter saying: “An absolutely fantastic actress whose presence will be missed. So influential to British television and film too, what a shame.”
