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Maggie Smith dead - Downton Abbey and Harry Potter legend dies in hospital

Acting legend Dame Maggie Smith has passed away in hospital aged 89 surrounded by family and friends, her sons Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin have confirmed in a statement

Downton Abbey star Maggie Smith has died aged 89We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and improve our understanding of you. The acting icon's sons Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin confirmed in a statement that she died on Friday 27 September surrounded by friends and family. "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.

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