Beloved British actress Dame Maggie Smith, best known for her roles in the Harry Potter films and Downton Abbey, has died at the age of 89.
Smith’s family confirmed her death in a statement to the BBC. “She passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning, Friday 27th September,” they said. “An intensely private person, she was with friends and family at the end. She leaves two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother.”
Thanks to her affinity for comedic performances, Smith stole the hearts of viewers across generations — from her breakout title role in 1969’s The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie to her work as Violet Crawley in Downton Abbey. Her most widely recognized role was as Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter franchise.
Smith is one of 24 actors to achieve the “Triple Crown of Acting,” being awarded a competitive Academy Award,...
Smith’s family confirmed her death in a statement to the BBC. “She passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning, Friday 27th September,” they said. “An intensely private person, she was with friends and family at the end. She leaves two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother.”
Thanks to her affinity for comedic performances, Smith stole the hearts of viewers across generations — from her breakout title role in 1969’s The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie to her work as Violet Crawley in Downton Abbey. Her most widely recognized role was as Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter franchise.
Smith is one of 24 actors to achieve the “Triple Crown of Acting,” being awarded a competitive Academy Award,...
- 9/27/2024
- by Emma Carey
- Consequence - Film News
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