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Magge Smith Diagnosed with Cancer; Prognosis "looks good"
SmithThe Telegraph has reported today that Dame Maggie Smith, known to Potter film fans as Prof. McGonagall, has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She has had a tumor removed and has undergone a course of chemotherapy; the prognosis “looks good,” a friend of hers told the paper.
Everyone on staff at, and, we’re sure, reading Leaky wishes this fine actress a double measure of luck and health to counteract this difficult turn of events.
You can write to Dame Maggie Smith at Leavesden Studios:
c/o Harry Potter Production
Leavesden Studios
P.O. Box 3000
Leavesden, Hertfordshire
WD25 7LT
United Kingdom
On a related note, for the past few weeks, have been discussing (on PotterCast) releasing a limited-time “pink” version of our holiday charity album, Jingle Spells, to benefit breast cancer research. As this news highlights that issue through a Potter lens, we would appreciate those who would be interested in buying a copy leaving a comment here so that we could get an idea of how many to order and whether it’s a good idea. This would be donated to the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. (I will be taking part in this walk in October; to contribute to the cause please visit this link.) Our Jingle Spells holiday fundraiser brought in more than $34,000, and the donation has been made to Book Aid (expect a full post on this matter shortly); for this run the blue cover art would be turned pink.
(And PS, if you are still having a problem receiving your holiday order of JS, contact me privately, please, as this post isn’t the place to address it. There are probably a few straggling missing orders out there and we want to make sure to get everyone’s.)
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id buy it anything for maggie and to find a cure for cancer
I am very sad to her hear about Maggie Smith’s Breast Cancer diagnosis. However, I have faith that she will recover. As the daughter of a Breast Cancer patient, I can relate personally to this story. My mother was diagnosed last October. She was afraid to go to the doctor because she knew she would have to face her illness. Ten years ago, she survived another form of Cancer. She was Cancer free for several years until she found a lump in one of her breasts. There was no prior history of Breast Cancer in our family so we were all shocked to learn of her diagnosis. After her surgery, she spent a month or so recovering in bed. A week later she started chemotherapy. It’s only been a few months, her fight continues but she is doing a whole lot better. Sometimes, I forget she is even sick. I know at first it might seem like the world is ending but it isn’t, not really. So long as you continue to hope and pray, you can beat this monster called Cancer. I remember her telling me a few months ago that no matter what obstacles she had to face. She would face them bravely and would continue to survive the battle because she had already survived life and would forever cherish her time spent in this world. I wish her all my best. My mother says you will be in her prayers and she wishes you a speedy recovery. I really admire Maggie Smith as an actress. I just loved her in the films “A room with a view”, co –starring Helen Bonham Carter, and film “The secret Garden.” I absolutely love you in the role of Professor McGonagall. I’m extremely grateful for the hard work you have done in bringing this character to life. I wish you the best in your recovery.
Sign me up! The more money that can be raised, the closer we are to a cure!
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! DONT DIE, MAGGIE!! I WILL DO ANYTHING TO HELP YOU FROM DYING!!!!!
My prayers are with Dame Maggie. Many couragous women have fought this same battle & have lost. i sincerely pray that Dame Maggie is not one of those. I have great admiration for you Dame Maggie!
i would really like to receive one, if it’s possible to get it in italy!! i hope dame maggie smith will be better soon
Best of all wishes to Dame Maggie. She is in our hearts and prayers. A ‘pink” copy of the disk would be welcomed as a way to pay respect and help this worthy cause.
OMG! I wish her the best luck and God bless her! She is just AWESOME as Prof. Mcg! She’s awesome in all her work!
Good luck Maggie! You will be in my thoughts and prayers! You are such in incredible actress… not only as the perfect Professor McGonagall, but in practically every British film of repute, and many others!
You are absolutely phenomimal!
Radish :)
Dame Maggie is like family and I know all of us HP FAMILY wishes her the best heart warming thoughts we all can mustard up in a trying time in her life. If JS starts selling again, I’d buy one.
Is sad to hear that, I hope the doctors catch that on time, she will be fine with this new medications and technology. The best for her, I know a lot of BC Survivors with a fullest life after the Diagnosis, but the most important is don’t give up!! (chemo is horrible but is only for a short period of time, hair goes to a secondary terms, your life is first!)
I too want a copy of JS “Pink”. May your recovery be a speedy one, Dame Maggie. God Bless you. We love you!
So sorry to hear about Dame Maggie. My thought are with her and her family. I hope for a full recovery. She’s one of the best!
So sorry to hear about Dame Maggie. My thought are with her and her family. I hope for a full recovery. She’s one of the best!
So sorry to hear about Dame Maggie. My thought are with her and her family. I hope for a full recovery. She’s one of the best!
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id buy it anything for maggie and to find a cure for cancer