Dame Maggie Smith battling cancer
Dame Maggie Smith battling cancer The Telegraph reported today that Dame Maggie Smith (Prof. McGonagall) is fighting a private battle with breast cancer. "She is dealing with it in her typically brave and understated way," says a friend of hers. "She has had a tumour removed and subsequently completed a course of chemotherapy. This was precautionary and the prognosis looks good. The last thing she wants to do is to make a fuss about it."

The article continues, stating that "the 73-year-old Oscar winner insisted on going ahead with filming her role as Minerva McGonagall in the latest installment of the Harry Potter series last month even as she was undergoing radiation therapy."

Our hearts go out to Maggie and her family. We wish her a speedy recovery.
Posted by Ciaran on Mar 18th | 205 Comments
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Posted by Spungen Mar 24th 2008

Good Luck Maggie! I've been a fan since I was little! Stay strong!


Posted by Slytherin4Life Mar 24th 2008

it says she is undergoing radiation.. that means she will be in remission soon!!! hope all is well, maggie smith!!


Posted by heronxobsessed74 Mar 26th 2008

I really admire the women with this type of cancer who are so brave and continue their normal lives. Maggie Smith is now my hero! All of us Potter fans wish her nothing but well.


Posted by dark_nymph Mar 27th 2008

Wow, how could I miss this post? That's terrible; I really hope she makes a full recovery very soon. Good luck, Maggie Smith!


Posted by LunaLovegoodFan_14 Mar 27th 2008

I guess umbrige is a supporter then. love ya Mrs. Smith! I'll keep you in my prayers....






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