Those who watched «Harry Potter» will recall Minerva McGonagall!🤩 Did you know that she was diagnosed with cancer during the filming?😨😩 It was in 1️⃣9️⃣9️⃣7️⃣ that the movie first hit the screens and now, unfortunately, the British actress is not with us anymore! 💔🙏 She passed away on 2️⃣7️⃣ September, 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣ but she will always live in the viewers’ hearts! 🥹❤️🩹 We bet you haven’t seen her rare archival photos in this article!👇

It was the popular film «Harry Potter» that brought this British actress worldwide fame and recognition. The characters she brilliantly portrayed became the true symbol of generosity and courage. It is believed that hardly anyone could portray it so excellently as she did bringing the character into life and captivating millions of viewers.

Just imagine how much sorrow the news about her passing brought to her fans. They literally were heartbroken and devastated. The film star passed away in London and her departure left a deep hole in the hearts of the viewers. Her significant contribution to the cinema can hardly be overestimated.


Not everyone knows that she used to be insecure about her appearance being convinced that her looks were not suitable for the screen. However, she fell madly in love with the theater and soon made her stage debut at Oxford. It was after the graduation that she joined the famous London theater company «Old Vic».

Nevertheless, it wasn’t until «Harry Potter» that her career was brought into a new level. The Professor became her breakthrough role that brought her incredible heights and accomplishments. However, few know that the filming was still going on when doctors diagnosed her with cancer.
