Beloved Harry Potter Star Dame Maggie Smith Passes Away Aged 89
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Dame Maggie Smith “peacefully” passed at the age of 89 on Friday (September 27). She was notable for playing Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter movie series and Violet Crawley, the Dowager Countess of Grantham, in Downton Abbey.
The actress’ sons, Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin, released a statement that read: “It is with great sadness we have to announce the death of Dame Maggie Smith.
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- Dame Maggie Smith peacefully passed at the age of 89 on Friday, September 27.
- She was known for her roles as Professor Minerva McGonagall in Harry Potter and Violet Crawley in Downton Abbey.
- Her sons, Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin, announced her passing and thanked the hospital staff.
“She passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning, Friday 27th 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.
Dame Maggie Smith “peacefully” passed at the age of 89 on Friday (September 27)
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“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.”
Smith never took a role lightly and would often be pacing around at rehearsals going over her lines while the rest of the cast was on a break, the BBC reported on Friday.
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She was notable for playing Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter movie series
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The actress, considered a national treasure in the UK, was born on 28 December 1934 in Ilford, Essex. She reportedly made her acting debut in 1952.
The movie star has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, five BAFTAs, three Golden Globes, four Primetime Emmy Awards, five Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a Tony Award.
Moreover, Smith is one of only 14 actresses to have achieved the Triple Crown of Acting winning the highest accolades for film, television, and theatre.
A slew of Potterheads and fans expressed their sadness
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