Smith, who played Professor McGonagall in the fantasy franchise, died at age 89 on Friday, Sept. 27, while Gambon died on the same date in 2023 at age 82

Dame Maggie Smith and Sir Michael Gambon passed away at the age of 89 and 82 respectively, on the same date, exactly one year apart. Both actors had been actively contributing to the art of theatre and cinema for over seven and six decades respectively.

Downton Abbey’s Maggie Smith has died at the age of 89, exactly one year after one of her closes Harry Potter co-stars.