The famous British actress Maggie Smithrecognized for her role in harry potter and Downton Abbeydied. He was 89 years old.
Smith’s death was confirmed by his children Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin. In a statement shared with UK media, they said: “He passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning, Friday, September 27.”.
“He was a very reserved person and in the end he was with friends and family. She leaves two children and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother.
“We would like to take this opportunity to thank the wonderful staff at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for their care and generosity during his final days. We thank you for all your kind messages and support and ask that you respect our privacy at this time”.
The extensive career of Maggie Smith
Smith was one of the greatest British film stars of her generation and will be remembered for her performances in iconic films and television shows, including harry potter and Downton Abbey .
She appeared as the formidable Professor McGonagall in the Potter film series, running Gryffindor House and serving as deputy headmistress to Albus Dumbledore.
In Downton Abbey she was the irascible Violet Crawley, who often delivered some of the best lines in the lavish period drama Julian Fellowes about English aristocrats.
Smith won two Oscars during a career that spanned several decades. In 1970, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie earned him his first Academy Award, and nine years later he repeated the success in California Suite.
In addition, he received four other nominations for the films Othello from 1965, Trips with my aunt from 1972, A room with a view from 1986 and Gosford Park 2001. Likewise, she has won five BAFTAs, four for best actress and one for best supporting actress, four Emmys, three Golden Globes and two SAG Awards.
Other important films in his filmography are: Clash of the Titans from 1981, Hook from 1991, Sister Act from 1992, Tea with Mussolini from 1999, The exotic Marigold Hotel of 2012 and The Lady in the Van of 2015.
Source: Ambito
