Magge Smith Diagnosed with Cancer; Prognosis "looks good"

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Magge Smith Diagnosed with Cancer; Prognosis "looks good"

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Posted by: Melissa

March 18, 2008, 06:04 PM

The 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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Hang in there Dame Maggie! You can beat it no problem!

Posted by margoooo on March 18, 2008, 10:43 PM report to moderator

I hope Dame Maggie smith gets well soon.

I hope to buy an album too.

Posted by meera on March 18, 2008, 10:43 PM report to moderator

I’d be interested in buying Jingle Spells: Pink!

Best of luck Maggie Smith—

Posted by Griffie on March 18, 2008, 10:46 PM report to moderator

Oh goodness, I hope she will be okay. My thoughts and prayers go out to anyone suffering from that devestating disease.

Posted by Rue on March 18, 2008, 10:47 PM report to moderator

You will be in my prayers. And I think you shold make Jingle Spells pink.

Posted by LeakyParker on March 18, 2008, 10:47 PM report to moderator

This is what I love about our fandom whenever someone needs a little help, like the people in Darfur or people who benifit from book aid, everyone flocks to help them. So I wish Maggie Smith the best of luck and I really am so happy that I could be part of such a caring and fantastic fandom

Posted by Sam on March 18, 2008, 10:54 PM report to moderator

I would buy one. Maggie, I dought you’ll ever read this but I just thought that I would tell you that we all are wishing you a rapid recovery. God bless you.

Posted by Charlotte on March 18, 2008, 10:56 PM report to moderator

=[ This isn’t good! I hope you get well soon Maggie Smith!

PS I’m going on the Breast Cancer walk tomorrow, so I’ll raise a lot for you too! =] Walk the Walk!

Posted by hellogoodbye on March 18, 2008, 11:07 PM report to moderator

I’d definitely be interested in buying a pink copy (or two) of the CD. It’s a great cause, as was the initial run (which I must say, made a great gift for a potter friend).

Congrats, Melissa, on walking in the Avon walk. I’d love to do the Philly 3 day, but I dont think I’m quite up to it. My plan is to do it before I turn 45.

Best wishes to Maggie Smith.

Posted by Beth on March 18, 2008, 11:08 PM report to moderator

ANYONE: If there is a BREAST CANCER WALK NEARBY your home, I would sugest doing it (it raises alot according to the number of people who do it) You might have to donate money to participate, and that helps too.

Posted by hello on March 18, 2008, 11:14 PM report to moderator

My thoughts go with her. We know she can win this fight!!!

If money orders are an option I will certainly buy one or two Jingle Spells.

Posted by Fer_keeper on March 18, 2008, 11:19 PM report to moderator

I would LOVE to buy a pink version of JS – especially knowing that it’s going to a good cause! Many prayers and best wishes to Dame Maggie Smith (and all others battling breast cancer).

Emily

Posted by Emily Erland on March 18, 2008, 11:21 PM report to moderator

Count me in.

Posted by Loader Lady on March 18, 2008, 11:32 PM report to moderator

I would sooooo by it! for wizard rock and to help find a cure!

Posted by Ju-C on March 18, 2008, 11:47 PM report to moderator

Oh, those cancer cells don’t know what they’re in for, having attacked Professor McGonagall! They should be afraid, very afraid! This is one tough lady, and I know she’ll be fine. God bless you, Dame Maggie! Many healing thoughts and prayers are coming your way. I imagine you’re about done filming HBP, so get some good rest for a few months and be ready to come back for Deathly Hallows and Charge those desks! :)

Posted by GinaC on March 18, 2008, 11:58 PM report to moderator