Maggie Smith, known for her roles in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, has died
- Maggie Smith, renowned for her roles in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, has died on Friday, confirmed by her publicist. She was 89 years old.
- Smith played Violet Crawley, the Dowager Countess of Grantham in Downton Abbey, winning multiple awards including three Emmys and a Golden Globe.
- With a career spanning seven decades, Dame Maggie Smith passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends.
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Veteran British actor Maggie Smith dies aged 89: family
Oscar-winning British actor Maggie Smith, a star of stage and screen for more than seven decades, died in hospital in London on Friday, her sons announced. “It is with great sadness we have to announce the death of Dame Maggie Smith. She passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning, Friday 27th September,” Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens said in a statement. Smith — a legend of British film and theatre who won a Tony, two Oscars, three G…
‘Harry Potter’ actress Maggie Smith dies at 89
London: Oscar-winning actress Maggie Smith, best known for her impeccable performances in the ‘Harry Potter’ franchise, ‘Downtown Abbey’ and others passed away at the age of 89. On Friday, the veteran actress took her last breath in the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London. The news was shared by her two sons Chris Larkin and Toby Stephen, although, the reason for her death has not been disclosed yet. In the statement issued by Maggie’s tw…
Maggie Smith, unforgettable actress from 'Downton Abbey' and 'Harry Potter,' has died
She never stopped acting, starring in 100 plays and nearly 60 feature films. An impressive career that made her one of the most highly regarded British actresses. She has died at the age of 89.
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