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The 'Harry Potter' community is paying tribute to Maggie Smith following the news of her death. Smith, who died at age 89 on Sept. 27, appeared in all eight films of the “Harry Potter” movie franchise as the beloved character Professor Minerva McGonagall. The actor had several iconic scenes while playing the Hogwarts professor, and fans have been calling them out and sharing loving messages at large on X to honor her legacy. Many fans praised Smith for her impact on the film franchise.
Some fans are remembering Smith for her iconic scenes in the final film of the series, 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part Two.' One of the scenes in the movie shows Professor McGonagall's showdown with Severus Snape, played by the late actor Alan Rickman, which caught the attention of many die-hard fans. 'Will always remember this as one of Maggie Smith’s most iconic scenes,' one fan wrote.
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