Dame Maggie Smith is best known for her roles in film. Harry Potter movies and Downton AbbeyHis family reported that he died at the age of 89 BBC.
His sons Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin said in a statement that Smith passed away in the early morning hours of September 27. “It is with great sadness that we must announce the death of Dame Maggie Smith… She was an extremely special person, finally with her friends and family. She leaves two sons and five loving grandchildren who grieve the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother.”
One of the most famous and recognizable actors of every generation, Smith is best known to modern audiences as Professor McGonagall. Harry Potter movies and as Violet Crawley Downton Abbey. In addition to playing the role of Mother Superior Sister Act And Sister Act 2: Back to HabitSmith was nominated for six Academy Awards and won two for Best Actress. He first received this honor in 1969. Prime Minister of Mrs. Jean Brodieand again in 1978 California Suite. He also had an active career in live theatre, appearing in nearly 100 plays between 1952 and 2019. Smith received a Best Supporting Actress nomination for the classic British films. Room with View (1988) and Gosford Park (2002).
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Smith's cause of death was not publicly disclosed.
Stephens and Larkin said of their mother: “We would like to thank the wonderful staff at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for their care and generous kindness in her final days.” “Thank you for all your kind messages and support.” and I ask that you respect our privacy at this time.”