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Judi Dench's moving tribute to Maggie Smith as she reveals final act before funeral


Judi Dench has opened up about her friendship with Maggie Smith and paid tribute to the late actress in a new BBC programme celebrating her life and career

Ruth admitted that in her dream, she told Dame Maggie she would adopt a Welsh accent for the role, an idea that left the acting legend "absolutely horrified". The broadcast paid a heartfelt tribute to Dame Maggie's illustrious career, featuring interviews with friends and co-stars alongside a treasure trove of clips showing her captivating performances from the 1960s right through to the 2020s. Fellow actress Frances de la Tour, who also appeared in the film and the Harry Potter series, remembered Dame Maggie as "amazing in every way".

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