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Maggie Smith Dead: Beloved ‘Downton Abbey’ Actress Dies at 89, Family Announces in Statement
Dame Maggie Smith died at age 89 after a legendary acting career in Hollywood and beyond. Statement and more details about the Downton Abbey actress’s death.
“It is with great sadness we have to announce the death of Dame Maggie Smith,” her sons, Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin, said in a statement to BBC on Friday, September 27. Maggie was a beloved film actress and stage performer who had a rich career in both the British and American entertainment industries, having starred in several critically acclaimed works since her first credited role in 1955. Undergoing rigorous treatment while keeping up with the demanding filming schedule of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the esteemed performer told The Times that even two years after receiving the all clear from doctors, she was hesitant to get back out on stage.
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