Among them was Maggie Smith, who portrayed Professor Minerva McGonagall, the stern yet beloved Transfiguration teacher at Hogwarts. Smith’s remarkable career spanned decades, and her passing on September 27, 2024, at the age of 89, marked a significant loss in British acting. Leslie Phillips, the warm voice of the Sorting Hat, also left an indelible mark. He passed away on November 7, 2022, at 98, concluding a long and distinguished career.
