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Oscar-Winning Actress Dame Maggie Smith Dies at 89 on Friday

Sep 27, 2024, 01:33 PM

Dame Maggie Smith, the legendary British actress known for her roles in the Harry Potter films and Downton Abbey, has died at the age of 89. Smith's career spanned over six decades, during which she won two Oscars, three Emmys, and numerous other awards. She was best known for her portrayal of Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter series and the Dowager Countess of Grantham in Downton Abbey. Smith also won an Oscar for her role in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie in 1969 and another for California Suite. Her death was confirmed by her family, including her sons Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin, on Friday. Smith passed away in hospital, leaving behind a legacy as one of Britain's most beloved and respected actresses.