Maggie Smith: Stars mourn the loss of the “Harry Potter” actress

The numerous affected reactions to her death from around the world show that Maggie Smith (1934-2024) was not just any actress, but a universally revered and beloved character actress of the highest order. The Brit appeared in front of the camera well into her old age, including as Violet Crawley in the TV series “Downtown Abbey” and as Professor McGonagall in the Harry Potter films. In the 1990s she also made an international name for herself alongside Whoopi Goldberg (68) as Mother Superior in the “Sister Act” comedies.

After Smith’s death became known, US actress Whoopi Goldberg was one of the first film stars to say goodbye to her on her social media channels. She wrote: “Maggie Smith was a great woman and a brilliant actress. I can “Still can’t believe I was lucky enough to work with this “uniqueness”. My heartfelt condolences to the family…RIP.”

Her “Downtown Abbey” colleague Hugh Bonneville (60) expressed his “condolences to her boys and their extended family”. He commented: “Anyone who has ever shared a scene with Maggie will attest to her keen eye, keen mind and impressive talent. She was a true legend of her generation and will thankfully live on in so many great performances on screen .”

“Harry Potter” star Daniel Radcliffe says goodbye

Of course, “Harry Potter” actor Daniel Radcliffe (35) didn’t miss the opportunity to say goodbye to his long-time colleague in appropriate words. He said in a statement: “She was one of the most talented women to ever walk this world. She left an incredible legacy and will always be remembered.”

There were also enthusiastic and sad condolences from Maggie Smith’s former US film partner Rob Lowe (60), with whom she appeared in front of the camera in 1993 for “Suddenly, Last Summer”. He commented: “I’m sad to hear that Dame Maggie Smith has passed away. I had the unforgettable experience of working with her; sharing a dual role was like working with a lion. She could eat anyone alive, and She did that often. But she was funny and great company and didn’t tolerate any foolishness. God be with you.”

King Charles mourns “national treasure”

The most serious expression of condolence on the death of Maggie Smith today came from none other than King Charles III. (75). He commented on himself and the deceased with the following words: “My wife and I were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Dame Maggie Smith. As the curtain falls on a national treasure, we join with all those across the globe world who remember with the greatest admiration and affection her many great performances and her warmth and wit that shone through both on and off the stage.”