(NADS) - The world has just said goodbye to Maggie Smith - the legendary actress who left a lasting impression through her role as Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter series. According to the announcement from her two children, Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens, their mother "passed away peacefully in the hospital early this morning".
Maggie Smith’s passing is not only a great loss to world cinema but also leaves a void in the hearts of millions of audiences. It has been nine years since she stopped working in the arts, but Maggie Smith’s name has not faded. She is a symbol of tireless dedication and outstanding talent – an artist whose every role seems to carry magic, transforming the character into an unforgettable life.
When remembering her, the public cannot help but mention Minerva McGonagall, the strong-willed but kind-hearted witch professor in Harry Potter . This role brought to life the image of a harsh teacher who always protected her students with all her heart. But although the role of McGonagall is closely associated with her name, Maggie Smith is also an artist who goes beyond the genre, showing her talent in much more complex roles.
Born in 1934 in Oxford, England, Maggie Smith started her career at the Playhouse Theatre as a young, passionate girl. She quickly made a name for herself on stage with her charm and wit. But for a true artist, being pigeonholed into comedy roles was not a pleasant experience. “I think I was stuck in the comedy box,” she shared in a 2004 interview. “If you did comedy, you weren’t taken seriously. Comedy was never considered a real art.”
From the early years of her career, Maggie Smith fought to break free from the stereotypes of audiences, aiming for roles with depth and depth. In 1958, she made an impression with her role in Nowhere to Go , earning a Bafta nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
Her film career peaked in 1970 with an Oscar for Best Actress for her portrayal of the harsh teacher Jean Brodie in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie . She then continued to captivate audiences with Judith Hearne in The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne , a role full of emotion and pain.
Not only successful on screen, Maggie Smith also captivated audiences on stage with her powerful roles. In particular, the role of Hedda Gabler - a woman oppressed by a patriarchal society - helped her conquer critics and audiences. She is not only an actress, but also an artist with a deep soul, constantly seeking diversity and complexity in each character she plays.
What sets Maggie Smith apart is not only her ability to transform herself, but also her determination to pursue roles with depth. She did not hesitate to face challenges, even in her later years. Her role as the Earl of Grantham in Downton Abbey is a testament to her strong passion for art despite her advanced age. That is something that only true actors, with a heart for their profession, can do.
Maggie Smith is the steadfastness that never gives up in the face of difficulties. Despite facing cancer, she continues to act, not allowing herself to be hindered by factors outside the profession. She always chooses characters through which she can touch the hearts of the audience by breathing in the most genuine emotions. In Maggie Smith's silence, people see an artist who always aspires to overcome all stereotypes, not only to assert herself, but also to enrich art.
While Maggie Smith has passed away, her performances will live on forever, as a testament to the power of art that never fades. She was not only an excellent actress, but also a symbol of love for her profession, of rising above her limitations to conquer the hearts of the audience. To her fans, Maggie Smith will always be a "witch" with a magic that never fades.
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