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Dame Maggie Smith was 'surprised' to still be alive as she filmed Downton Abbey before death at 89
Actress Dame Maggie Smith, who played Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham, in the hit period drama Downton Abbey expressed her surprise at her own longevity
It was confirmed on Friday, 27 September, that the star – who played the sharp-tongued Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham, in six TV series and then two movies – had sadly died, at the age of 89. She starred in six series and two movies (Image: ITV)Reflecting on her time before joining the show at the press conference some years ago, Dame Maggie remarked, "I'm just surprised I have got to the end. Dame Maggie pictured attending a BAFTA event in 2015 (Image: Getty)While her fellow actors discussed upcoming projects, the esteemed actress humorously declared her intention to rest, stating, "I am going to be lying down for quite some time."
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