Harry Potter’s “Professor McGonagall” and “Professor Dumbledore” both died on the same day.

The actors who played the iconic Hogwarts heads in the legendary Harry Potter series are all gone.

On the evening of September 27, the global audience of the legendary Harry Potter series received the sad news that veteran star Maggie Smith had passed away. She left an impression in the minds of millions of viewers with the image of Professor McGonagall – the respected head of Gryffindor house and also the vice-principal of Hogwarts. It was even more regretful when on September 27, exactly one year ago, Harry Potter fans also sadly said goodbye to “headmaster Dumbledore” Michael Gambon at the age of 82 due to pneumonia.

Not only that, the loss to Harry Potter audiences was even greater when the news that all three actors who played the head of Hogwarts had passed away. Previously, in 2016, Alan Rickman – who played Professor Severus Snape – died at the age of 69 from cancer.

One year after saying goodbye to “headmaster Dumbledore” Michael Gambon, Harry Potter fans must say goodbye forever to “professor McGonagall” Maggie Smith

The three leading characters of Hogwarts in the Harry Potter series are all gone.

Harry Potter is a film series based on the fantasy novels of the same name by British author JK Rowling, released from 2001 to 2011. The eight films have a total box office revenue of 7.7 billion USD, receiving 12 Oscar nominations. After its release, the work became a global cultural icon, catapulting the names of the magical trio Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson and the supporting actors to fame.

For Harry Potter, Headmaster Dumbledore, Professor McGonagall, and Potions Professor Severus Snape are indispensable pieces on the journey to becoming a great wizard of the Hogwarts magic trio. And for millions of viewers, Michael Gambon, Maggie Smith, and Alan Rickman are a part of beautiful, unforgettable youth memories.

Harry Potter is an iconic work of cinema.

Maggie Smith is known as one of the elite stars of England. She started her acting career when she was just over 20 years old. With her noble, gentle beauty and expressive eyes, Maggie Smith caught the attention of many directors and easily conquered the audience. During her artistic career of more than 60 years, the veteran actress has participated in hundreds of works in the fields of theater, cinema and television.

Not only that, Maggie Smith’s talent is also demonstrated through the series of prestigious acting awards she has received. Among them, she has received 7 British Academy Awards, 2 Oscars, 3 Golden Globes, 3 Emmys and 1 Tony. She is one of the few actresses to have won all 3 of the world’s most prestigious acting awards: Oscar, Emmy and Tony.

After Maggie Smith passed away, the phrase “RIP Queen” became a trend as fans shared iconic movie and television scenes of the actress to express their condolences and gratitude for her dedication.

Maggie Smith is loved by global audiences for her role as Professor McGonagall in Harry Potter…

…. and this is also one of the most famous characters in the veteran actress’s huge acting portfolio.

Born in 1940, Michael Gambon had a rather explosive and glorious career in the 1980s. He was known for the long-running series The Singing Detective. However, for the audience generation of the 2000s, Gambon became globally famous for playing Professor Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series , from part 3 to the end.

Actor Michael Gambon as “Professor Dumbledore” in Harry Potter

Alan Rickman is one of the most iconic figures of British stage, film and television. Professor Severus Snape of the Harry Potter series won a Golden Globe, an Emmy and a BAFTA. After his death, author JK Rowling called him “a wonderful actor and a wonderful man” in a tribute.

“The grumpy professor” Severus Snape in the Harry Potter series marked a brilliant milestone in Alan Rickman’s acting career.