Dame Maggie Smith Passes Away at 89: Potterheads Raise Wands in Tribute to Their Beloved Professor McGonagall at Hogwarts Castle (Watch Video)
'Harry Potter' actress Dame Maggie Smith passed away on Friday, leaving millions of Potterheads heartbroken. A video capturing fans gathered outside Universal Orlando Resort, raising their wands to pay tribute to the late actress, has gone viral on the internet. Check it out!
Hollywood actress Maggie Smith passed away on September 27 at the age of 89 due to a prolonged illness. The Oscar-winning actress was most popular for her roles as Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter series and Violet Crawley in Downtown Abbey. The eight-part fantasy film series based on JK Rowlings's best-selling novel became a global cultural phenomenon. Upon hearing the news, heartbroken Potterheads mourned the loss of their compassionate Professor McGonagall through a heartfelt post on social media. Another section of fans gathered outside the Universal Orlando resort and raised their wands to honour the actress. The touching moment of tribute at the entrance of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal's Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida. Check out the touching video below. Dame Maggie Smith Passes Away: From ‘Sister Act’ to ‘Harry Potter’, 5 Most Popular Roles of British Acting Legend and Where To Watch Them Online.
‘Harry Potter’ Fans Raise Wands in Tribute to Dame Maggie Smith
Fans gathered in front of Hogwarts Castle tonight to raise their wands up in tribute to Dame Maggie Smith pic.twitter.com/wv2F1c8yQo
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