Death of Maggie Smith, the beautiful tribute by Daniel Radcliffe
We learned this on Friday 27 September 2024 the death of Maggie Smith at the age of 89. The actress, with a remarkable career, awarded with two Oscars, two Emmy Awards, two Golden Globes and a Tony Awards, leaves after having left her mark on generations of spectators. Among her many roles, that of professor Minerva McGonagall in the saga Harry Potter (2001-2011) remains one of the most important. Although her screen presence is less prominent than others in these films, the actress perfectly played this caring and warm character towards the students of Hogwarts.
On the sets ofHarry PotterMaggie Smith had accompanied young actors and actresses who were just starting out. AS Daniel Radcliffethat in a press release (via Expiration) recalled his meeting with the actress during the TV movie David Copperfield (1999).
The first time I met Maggie Smith, I was 9 years old and we were reading scenes for David Copperfield, which was my first job. I knew practically nothing about her, except that my parents were amazed at the idea of me working with her. (…) She was incredibly kind to me on that set, and then I had the chance to continue working with her for 10 years on the Harry Potter films.
She was a fierce intellectual, had a gloriously sharp tongue, could intimidate and charm at the same time and was, as anyone will tell you, extremely funny. I will always consider myself incredibly lucky to have been able to work with her and spend time alongside her on set. The word legend is overused, but if it applies to anyone in our industry, it applies to her. Thanks Maggie.
Hermione and Bonnie marked by McGonagall’s affection
A beautiful tribute from Daniel Radcliffe, the interpreter of Harry Potter, who was followed by those ofEmma Watson or even Bonnie Wright. The interpreters of Hermione and Ginny Weasley spoke Instagram. The first, in Story, said he had “had the opportunity to share moments of happiness” with Maggie Smith and confided to her that only as an adult she “he realized (that he had) shared the screen with a true definition of greatness“.
She was real, honest, funny and self-honoring. Maggie, there were a lot of male teachers and, by God, you held up well. Thank you for all your kindness. I’ll miss you.
The second, Bonnie Wright, introduced Maggie Smith as “Our dear and revered head of Gryffindor House” before recounting his favorite scene with the actress.
It 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. It kept the Gryffindors on their toes. My deepest condolences to Maggie’s family at this time.
Rupert Grint remembers his dance Harry Potter
Rupert Grintwho plays Ron in the saga, referenced this dance scene for Christmas ball publishing a photo of himself accompanied by Maggie Smith. In the caption he said he had the “broken heart“following the announcement of the death of his former colleague. One person”special, always funny and always kind“, with which he says “particularly lucky to have shared a dance“.
Many other cast membersHarry Potter spoke after Maggie Smith’s death. Gary Oldman, the interpreter of Sirius Black, reminded him of this Entertainment weekly her importance as a stage actress, believing that “those who saw his extraordinary talent on stage say they will never forget him“.
Source: Cine Serie
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