Harry Potter Stars React to Maggie Smith’s Death: Read Cast Tributes

Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and extra members of the Harry Potter forged are mourning costar Dame Maggie Smith, who died at age 89 on Friday, September 27.

Whereas audiences bear in mind Radcliffe, now 35, as The Boy Who Lived and Smith as Professor Minerva McGonagall within the eight-film sequence, the actor reminded followers that he really met Smith on the set of the 1999 BBC miniseries David Copperfield.

“The primary time I met Maggie Smith I used to be 9 years outdated and we have been studying by scenes for David Copperfield, which was my first job,” Radcliffe mentioned in a press release to Us Weekly on Friday. “I knew nearly nothing about her apart from that my dad and mom have been awestruck at the truth that I’d be working along with her. The opposite factor I knew about her was that she was a Dame, so the very first thing I requested her once we met was, ‘Would you want me to name you Dame?’ at which she laughed and mentioned one thing to the impact of ‘don’t be ridiculous!’”

Radcliffe continued: “I bear in mind feeling nervous to fulfill her after which her placing me instantly relaxed. She was extremely sort to me on that shoot, after which I used to be fortunate sufficient to go on working along with her for one more 10 years on the Harry Potter movies. She was a fierce mind, a gloriously sharp tongue, might intimidate and appeal in the identical instantaneous and was, as everybody will let you know, extraordinarily humorous. I’ll at all times think about myself amazingly fortunate to have been in a position to work along with her, and to spend time round her on set. The phrase legend is overused but when it applies to anybody in our business then it applies to her. Thanks Maggie.”

The Tony Award winner performed Harry Potter in all eight movies from 2001 to 2011 reverse Smith, and he has mentioned that the Downton Abbey actress was the explanation he scored the long-lasting position.

“Maggie was the person who, like, advisable me for Potter, so she’s the explanation I ended up doing that,” he mentioned throughout a 2021 look on The Late Present With Stephen Colbert. “I met her after I was 9 for the primary time. I didn’t know who she was. My dad and mom have been like, ‘Oh, my God, you’re working with Maggie Smith, that’s big.’ However I used to be not like a Prime of Miss Jean Brodie fan, so I didn’t know who that was!”

Many different Hogwarts alums shared tributes to Smith amid the information of her passing. Scroll down for extra reactions from Harry Potter forged members:

Emma Watson (Hermione Granger)

“After I was youthful I had no concept of Maggie’s legend – the girl I used to be lucky sufficient to share area with,” Watson shared through Instagram Story on Friday alongside a photograph of herself and Smith on the set of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Half 2. “It’s only as I’ve change into an grownup that I’ve come to understand that I shared the display with a real definition of greatness. She was actual, trustworthy, humorous and self-honoring. Maggie, there have been quite a lot of male professors and by God you held your individual. Thanks for your whole kindness. I’ll miss you.”

Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley)

“Heartbroken to listen to about Maggie,” Grint wrote through Instagram. “She was so particular, at all times hilarious and at all times sort. I really feel extremely fortunate to have shared a set along with her and notably fortunate to have shared a dance. I’ll miss you Maggie. Sending all my like to her household.”

Gary Oldman (Sirius Black)

“Maggie Smith, one of many true Greats together with [Laurence] Olivier and [John] Gielgud … those that noticed her dazzling expertise on the stage say they will always remember her,” the Oscar winner mentioned in a press release through Leisure Weekly. “Her magnificent movie performances stay for all to see and revel in. Such an artist comes alongside about each different era. If one is fortunate.”

Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley)

“Our dearly liked and revered head of Gryffindor home ❤️,” Wright captioned a photograph of Smith through Instagram on Friday. “You can be so missed by the Harry Potter neighborhood. My favourite scene with Maggie was once we have been all studying to bounce for the Xmas Ball. She embodied that excellent stability of sass and loving care that McGonagall has. She stored Gryffindors on their toes. My deepest condolences to Maggie’s household at the moment.”

James Phelps (Fred Weasley)

“Very unhappy to listen to the information as we speak,” the Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking host wrote through Instagram Story. “It was an honor to have been on the identical units as Dame Maggie Smith. On HP, she was at all times welcoming, humorous and likewise confirmed act not simply on the set, however off too. My ideas are along with her household at this unhappy time.”

Devon Murray (Seamus Finnegan)

“I’m saddened to listen to of the passing of the ‘Woman’ that’s Maggie Smith,” Murray wrote through Instagram. “Maggie was essentially the most intimidating individual I’ve ever met however as soon as cracked she was the kindest, most caring and loving Woman I’ve ever met.”

He continued, “I’ve so many fond recollections with Maggie. From getting drunk whereas ready for a Fax in a resort reception to getting among the greatest hugs and cuddles on the earth to even Maggie attempting to maintain a straight face whereas capturing a scene whereas a Baboon constantly masturbated as quickly as she’d converse 😂We’ve shared so many nice moments collectively that I’ll treasure.”

Chris Rankin (Percy Weasley)

“There’s not many individuals on the earth who have been as brilliantly proficient, waspishly sharp tongued, humorous, sort or intimidating as Maggie Smith,” Rankin shared on social media. “I’m actually fortunate to have shared a movie set along with her. They don’t make them like that anymore.”

Afshan Azad (Padma Patil)

“Legend. Icon. An absolute honor to have shared the identical room as you not to mention display,” Azad shared through Instagram Story. “There’ll be no different. Ideas and love go to all her family and friends and all of the Potter household. 🕊️ RIP.”