Iconic British Actress Maggie Smith from Downton Abbey and Harry Potter Fame Dies at 89
Dame Maggie Smith
The iconic British film actress Maggie Smith has passed away at 89.
The news was confirmed by her sons Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens, who released a statement confirming that she had “passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning, Friday 27 September.”
“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,” they wrote.
“We would like to take this opportunity to thank the wonderful staff at the Chelsea and Westminster hospital for their care and unstinting kindness during her final days.”
“We thank you for all your kind messages and support and ask that you respect our privacy at this time.”
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