Today, world-class star Maggie Smith passed away.
The actress who played Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter films has died at the age of 89.
The sad news was reported on September 27 by her sons, Sky News reports.
Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens confirmed that their mother had recently been in a medical facility where she later died. The exact cause of Maggie Smith's death has not been disclosed.
Biography of the actress
Maggie Smith gained worldwide fame thanks to her roles in the Harry Potter films and the Downton Abbey series.
However, her talent for portraying various characters on screen has been noted many times before, as the celebrity has received many prestigious awards and prizes throughout her life.
For example, Maggie Smith was the winner of two Oscars. The actress received her first coveted statuette back in 1970. She played the leading role in the film The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie.
Maggie Smith won her second Oscar in 1979. She played a supporting character in the film Californian Number.
Author: Irina Tint
