Famous British actress Maggie Smith has died at the age of 89. The death was confirmed by his sons, Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin, according to the Deadline portal. A statement released to the British press reads: “She died peacefully in hospital on the morning of Friday 27 September.”
“An extremely private person, he was with friends and family in his final moments,” the statement read. “He leaves behind two loving children and five grandchildren 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 tireless care and kindness during his final days. We thank you for all the messages of support and ask that you respect our privacy at this time,” they added.
The memorable career of Maggie Smith
Maggie Smith will forever be remembered for her brilliant performances in iconic productions, such as the saga Harry Potterin which she played Professor Minerva McGonagall, and the series Downton Abbeywhere she brought to life the unforgettable Violet Crawley, the Dowager Countess of Grantham.
These characters, full of charisma and presence, marked generations and cemented his legacy as one of the biggest stars of British film and television.
Maggie Smith’s career began with theater, one of her great passions. He began his career on the stage of the Oxford Playhouse in 1952, and soon distinguished himself in several shows of the Old Vic company, one of the most traditional in the United Kingdom. His indisputable talent earned him, in 1963, a leading role in the renowned National Theatre, under the direction of Laurence Olivier.
In theaters too, Smith shone. His first Oscar nomination came in 1965 for the film Othello. Four years later, he won his first statuette, in 1969, for his performance in A spinster’s spring (Miss Jean Brodie’s Prime), where she played the complex teacher Jean Brodie, a role that made her famous throughout the world.
Other memorable roles include Augusta Bertram in Travel with my aunt (1972), Charlotte Bartlett A window on love (1985), Mother Superior in Habit change (1992), Mrs. Mabel Pettigrew in Memento Mori (1992), Mrs. Medlock The secret garden (1993), Constance Trentham Murder in Gosford Park (2001) and Muriel Donnelly in The exotic Marigold Hotel (2011).
With a career spanning more than seven decades, Maggie Smith has left a profound mark on the entertainment industry, being one of the most respected and loved actresses by audiences and critics. His roles in film, television and theater are remembered for the depth, elegance and humor he brought to each character.
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