Potter's McGonagall, Maggie Smith, Dead at 89 (Newser Breaking News)

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September 27, 2024   Happening Now Potter 's McGonagall, Maggie Smith, Dead at 89 You may have known her as professor Minerva McGonagall or Dowager Countess Violet Grantham, but Dame Maggie Smith had many memorable roles throughout her decades-long career in film, stage, and television, which came to a close Friday with Smith's death at the age of 89. "She passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning," said sons Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin, thanking "the wonderful staff at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for their care and unstinting kindness during her final days," per the BBC. Keep reading   Most Read in the Last 24 Hours   Manage your subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe from Newser emails  |  Privacy Policy We'd love to hear from you. Send us a note at feedback@newser.com. Read our stories on MSN. Newser, LLC  |  1395 Brickell Avenue  |  Suite 800  |  Miami, Florida  |  33131 © 2024 Newser, LLC. All rights reserved