Dame Maggie Smith, one of the world’s most distinguished actresses, has died. She was 89.
Her sons, Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin, confirmed the news on Friday, Sept. 27, saying in a statement via publicist Clair Dobbs, "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," they continued. "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."
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Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2024 10:20 am
by colincostello
What a great actress. As I post this , I am downloading The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie. This gave her her first Oscar. It is a wonderful film and I recommend it to anyone to watch. I loved her later performances in Downton Abbey and the Harry Potter films. Simply irreplaceable.
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Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2024 2:04 pm
by Franklan
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