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Gyles Brandreth and Downton Abbey stars lead tributes to Dame Maggie Smith after iconic actress dies aged 89
Dame Maggie Smith's death at the age of 89 was confirmed by her sons today, with the legendary actress passing away peacefully in hospital with her friends and family by her side
The celebrated actress, renowned for her roles in classics like Hook and Sister Act, and more recently the Harry Potter franchise and Downton Abbey, was remembered by her "devastated" sons who honoured their "extraordinary mother". He took to social media to share his condolences, writing: "The saddest news: the death of Dame Maggie Smith marks the end of a golden era and a quite extraordinary life. Dame Maggie's iconic roles as Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter film series and Violet Crawley in ITV's Downton Abbey earned her a massive following among fans.
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