Maggie Smith, a multi-award-winning actor, whose decades-long career in film and TV saw her play roles which ranged from Minerva McGonagall in Harry Potter to Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham, in Downton Abbey has died aged 89.
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The news was confirmed by her sons Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens in a statement. They said: ‘She passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning, Friday 27 September’. Here is a look back at some of the most memorable moments in her career
Maggie Smith, Oscar-winning star of stage and screen, dies aged 89 ► https://www.theguardian.com/film/2024/sep/27/maggie-smith-oscar-winning-star-of-stage-and-screen-dies-aged-89
Maggie Smith: the magisterial star of Harry Potter and Downton had the courage and talent to do absolutely everything ► https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2024/sep/27/maggie-smith-the-magisterial-star-of-harry-potter-and-downton-had-the-courage-and-talent-do-absolutely-everything
Maggie Smith’s 20 best films – ranked! ► https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/sep/05/maggie-smiths-20-best-films-ranked
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Maggie Smith, Oscar-winning star of stage and screen, dies aged 89 ► https://www.theguardian.com/film/2024/sep/27/maggie-smith-oscar-winning-star-of-stage-and-screen-dies-aged-89
Maggie Smith: the magisterial star of Harry Potter and Downton had the courage and talent to do absolutely everything ► https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2024/sep/27/maggie-smith-the-magisterial-star-of-harry-potter-and-downton-had-the-courage-and-talent-do-absolutely-everything
Maggie Smith's 20 best films – ranked! ► https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/sep/05/maggie-smiths-20-best-films-ranked
Descanse En Paz Gran Actriz. Dame Maggie Smith. Vivirá Inmortal en sus Películas. Entrevistas. Extraordinaria Actriz.
RIP Maggie Smith, loved her work as Professor Minerva McGonagall.
now Dumbledore, Snape, Hagrid and McGonagall must all be having tea together.
"Have a biscuit, Maggie."
A fine Lady and exceptionally gifted actress.
I will not fotget her ❤❤❤❤
She was also in Sister Act (her face during the gospel was hilarious) and the sequel to Nanny McPhee.
Rest in peace, Professor Mcgonagall. I will always miss you.
Was she the cruel Mrs Minchin from A Little princess back in the 80s ?
Charming Englishwoman, talented actress! May her soul rest in peace!🙏
Iconic actress Maggie Smith has left our world 🕯️ Her beloved stint remains etched in unforgettable films and TV series 📺🌞 R.I.P Dowager Countess 🙏🏻✨
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Getting to bottom of things, my Charleston?
Rest in peace Professor Mcgonagall. 😢😢
One of the GREATEST ❤❤❤😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤❤ WE WILL MISS YOU
Vale Dame Maggie Smith
🔹Room with a View
🔹Ladies in Lavender
🔹The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
🔹Becoming Jane
🔹Tea with the Dames
🔹The Lady in the Van
🔹Death on the Nile
& of course………
🔹Harry Potter
🔹Downton Abbey
An indulgent list being a few of my favourites from such an extraordinary, diverse legacy.
Thankyou
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We express our condolences🖋️🕊️😔
Rest in peace professor.🪄🧙💐
We lost a legend, but remembered her legacy ❤
One of those unique character actor
rest in peace Dame Smith.
R.I.P ❤
Rest in Peace Dame Maggie Smith, thank you for creating wonderful childhood memories, your were Magical in your role of Minerva McGonagall.
Why all the GOAT actors and actresses in Harry Potter pass away too early?? 😭😭😭😭😭😭
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Rest in Peace, great lady and actress.