#wands up

[petalsprompts]

Dame Margaret Natalie Smith, CH, DBE 28th of December, 1934 — 27th of September, 2024

She received  numerous  accolades,  including  two  Academy  Awards,  five  BAFTA  Awards,  four  Emmy  Awards,  three  Golden  Globe  Awards  and  a  Tony  Award,  as  well  as  nominations  for  six  Laurence  Olivier  Awards.  She  was  one  of  the  few  performers  to  earn  the  Triple  Crown  of  Acting.

“ I  know  there  is  something  out  there,  and  like  most  people,  I  tend  to  believe  in  it  more  when  things  go  bad.  But  I’m  not  like  Shirley  MacLaine,  who  probably  believes  we  were  past  lovers  in  another  life.” — Dame Maggie Smith, on the afterlife (2012)

"My  wife  and  I  were  deeply  saddened  to  learn  of  the  death  of  Dame  Maggie  Smith.  As  the  curtain  comes  down  on  a  national  treasure,  we  join  all  those  around  the  world  in  remembering  with  the  fondest  admiration  and  affection  her  many  great  performances  and  her  warmth  and  wit  that  shone  through  both  on  and  off  the  stage." — King Charles III

"The  end  of  an  era  of  the  sheer  definition  of  what  it  means  to  be  an  actor.  You  created  characters  that  clung  to  us,  moved  us,  entertained  us  ......  made  us  look  within.  You  defied  the  expectations  of  age....  crossed  generations.  You  were  greatness  personified  Dame  Maggie  Smith.  'A  lady  always  knows  when  it's  time  to  leave'  [...]  Godspeed  ♥️"  —  Viola  Davis

"She  was  a  fierce  intellect, a  gloriously  sharp  tongue,  could  intimidate  and  charm  in  the  same  instant  and  was,  as  everyone  will  tell  you,  extremely  funny...  The  word  legend  is  overused  but  if  it  applies  to  anyone  in  our  industry  then  it  applies  to  her."  —  co-star  in  Harry  Potter,  Daniel  Radcliffe

"Maggie  Smith  was  a  truly  great  actress,  and  we  were  more  than  fortunate  to  be  part  of  the  last  act  in  her  stellar  career.  She  was  a  joy  to  write  for,  subtle,  many-layered,  intelligent,  funny  and  heart-breaking.  Working  with  her  has  been  the  greatest  privilege  of  my  career,  and  I  will  never  forget  her."  —  Downton  Abbey  creator,  Julian  Fellowes

"Maggie  Smith  was  a  great  woman  and  a  brilliant  actress.  I  still  can’t  believe  I  was  lucky  enough  to  work  with  the  “one-of-a-kind”.  My  heartfelt  condolences  go  out  to  the  family  …  RIP."  —  co-star  in  Sister  Act & Sister Act 2: Back In The Habit,  Whoopi  Goldberg

"When  I  was  younger  I  had  no  idea  of  Maggie’s  legend  –  the woman  I  was  fortunate  enough  to  share  space  with.  It  is  only  as  I’ve  become  an  adult  that  I’ve  come  to  appreciate  that  I  shared  the  screen  with  a  true  definition  of  greatness."  —  co-star  in the  Harry  Potter film series,  Emma  Watson

"Heartbroken  to  hear  about  Maggie.  She  was  so  special,  always  hilarious  and  always  kind.  I  feel  incredibly  lucky  to  have  shared  a  set  with  her  and  particularly  lucky  to  have  shared  a  dance."  —  co-star  in the  Harry  Potter film series,  Rupert  Grint

"Anyone  who  ever  shared  a  scene  with  Maggie  will  attest  to  her  sharp  eye,  sharp  wit  and  formidable  talent,"  on-screen  son  in  Downton  Abbey,  Hugh  Bonneville

"I  had  the  unforgettable  experience  of  working  with  her;  sharing  a  two-shot  was  like  being  paired  with  a  lion.  She  could  eat  anyone  alive,  and  often  did.  But  funny,  and  great  company.  And  suffered  no  fools.  We  will  never  see  another.  God  speed,  Ms.  Smith!"  —  co-star  in  Suddenly,  Last  Summer,  Rob  Lowe

[arlana-likes-to-write]

I know liking Harry Potter is complicated because of the author. But the dedication and respect I have for Maggie Smith for playing Professor McGonagall while going through breast cancer treatment during the last movie will never be matched.

Wands up for a real one.

[reitomthecivilwarnerdnewsie4195]

Continuing on with part two of the vampire mystery in my Harry Potter game: Hogwarts Mystery. And omg there is a reference to poor Snape when he gets bit in the neck by Nagini! 😭 😭😭😭😭😭😭💔💔💔💔

This broke my heart for a second! 💔💚🖤💚🖤💚

Omg his face while mentioning getting bit in the neck here!! 👇😭😭😭😭😭😭

I had to take two screenshots of that face!!! 💔💔💔💔💚🖤

For Professor Snape!!!!! Best professor EVER!🖤💚🖤💚🖤💚 “Always” 🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🌀🌌🦌🪄

[ahighlyfunctionalfangirl]

RIP Dame Maggie Smith!

Forever our Professor McGonagall

[onskepa]

Minerva McGonagall/Maggie Smith

It is with a heavy heart, and even a heavier wand, that our most dear, beloved, and treasured witch/actress has passed away.

She was a wonderful person who had battled against cancer. Played a huge part in our childhood and a bigger role in her family. At the age of 89, I say she had lived a good life.

No amount of words of praise and appreciation will ever be enough. Maggie Smith was just that amazing.

Thank you for everything Maggie. Hopefully Alan Rickman, Richard Harris and all the rest of the beloved actors welcomes you in the after life. Thank you for making the wizarding world as magic as you.

May you rest in peace.

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[havingaverydrarryday]

Maggie Smith, Oscar-winning star of stage and screen, dies aged 89

In a career that began in the 1950s, her roles ranged from Desdemona to Miss Jean Brodie, Virginia Woolf and Minerva McGonagall

[lexiloveslife]

RIP Dame Maggie Smith

[eternalremorse]

I decided to have all of my MC's hold their wands up in tribute to the late Sir Michael Gambon 🪄

I thought it might be nice to start some sort of Tumblr tribute train with our MC's in his memory.

Rest in peace, Michael, your legacy shall live on!