Stephenie McMillan, the set decorator for all eight Harry Potter films, died on Monday due to complications from ovarian cancer in her home of Norfolk, UK, the Los Angeles Times confirmed. She was 71 years old.



(McMillan, middle, at the 2012 ADG Awards with Craig, director David Yates, and producer David Heyman)

McMillan was famous for working as a team with production designer Stuart Craig from the very start of the series in Sorcerer's Stone, all the way through Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2. She, with Craig, were nominated for several Academy Awards for their work on the series. McMillan won a Oscar prior to her work on the Harry Potter series, for the 1996 Best Picture recipient The English Patient, which she shared with Craig.

Harry Potter actors James Phelps and Chris Rankin spoke about the loss this week.

just heard the sad news that the wonderful Stephenie McMillian died on Monday. A lovely lady and amazingly talented person.

— Chris Rankin (@chrisrankin) August 21, 2013

Very sorry to hear of the passing of Stephenie McMillan. A wonderful lady who helped make the hogwarts we all saw in the HP movies

— James Phelps (@James_Phelps) August 21, 2013

McMillan is survived by her partner Phil Hardy, and their children Tamsin and Sasha. Our condolences to her family in this trying and sad time.