Maggie Smith’s death: Potterheads raise wands at Hogwarts Castle to pay tribute
Harry Potter actor Dame Maggie Smith died on September 27 at the age of 89. To pay tribute to him, many fans gathered at Universal Orlando’s Hogwarts Castle and raised his wand.
Hollywood actor Dame Maggie Smith died on September 27 at the age of 89 after a long illness. The Oscar-winning star, best known for her role as Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter franchise, received an emotional tribute from fans at the Universal Orlando resort.
Sad Potterheads Express Their Grief as they gathered outside the Universal Orlando resort to raise their canes in tribute to the actor. This touching moment happened at the entrance to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida.
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Fans gathered in front of Hogwarts Castle tonight and raised their wands to pay tribute to Dame Maggie Smith. pic.twitter.com/wv2F1c8yQo
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Smith’s sons, Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens, said in a statement that Smith died early Friday in a London hospital.
Smith was often ranked as the leading British female artist. Of a generation that included Vanessa Redgrave and Judi Dench, with scores of Academy Award nominations and shelves full of acting trophies.