One of the world’s most famous and distinguished actresses , Maggie Smith, Grande Dame of Stage and Screen, Dies at 89
Maggie Smith, one of the finest British stage and screen actors of her generation, whose award-winning roles ranged from a freethinking Scottish schoolteacher in “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” to the acid-tongued dowager countess on “Downton Abbey,” died on Friday in London. She was 89.
Her family announced her death in a statement issued by a publicist. But the cause of death was not specified.
Ms. Smith on the set of the 1969 film “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie.” She won an Academy Award for best actress for the performance. Credit…Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group, via Getty Images
Maggie Smith
She was born on 28 December 1934, Ilford , united Kingdom
she Died on 27 September 2024 (friday ) at the age of 89 years , Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, United Kingdom
She had received newfound attention and international fame for her rolein the British period drama Downton Abbey (2010–2015) as Violet Crawley .
Maggie Smith made her Best Acting Performance in ‘The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie’
Dame Maggie was known for her sharp tongue on screen and off during a varied and acclaimed career that spanned eight decades.
In the Harry Potter , she played the acerbic Professor Minerva McGonagall, famous witch’s hat and stern manner with the young wizards at Hogwarts.
Paying tribute to her, Radcliffe said: “She was a fierce intellect, had a gloriously sharp tongue, could intimidate and charm in the same instant “.”I will always consider myself amazingly lucky to have been able to work with her, and to spend time around her on set.”The word legend is overused but if it applies to anyone in our industry then it applies to her. Thank you Maggie.”
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Emma Watson said she didn’t quite appreciate that young Hermione was sharing the screen “with a true definition of greatness” until her adult years. she remembered the star for being “real, honest, funny and self-respecting person”.”Maggie, there are a lot of male professors and by God you held your own.”
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