Dame Maggie Smith, the esteemed British actor passed away in a London hospital on Friday, September 27th. Her sons, Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens, shared this heartbreaking news.
Dame Maggie Smith, an iconic figure in British film and theatre, was the recipient of numerous accolades, including a Tony Award, two Oscars, three Golden Globes, and five Baftas. She gained worldwide recognition later in her career for her portrayal of the Dowager Countess of Grantham Violet Crawley in the acclaimed television series “Downton Abbey.”
Born on December 28, 1934, as the daughter of an Oxford professor of pathology, Dame Maggie Smith made her remarkable stage debut in 1952 with the Oxford University Dramatic Society.
She was awarded the Best Actress Oscar for “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” at the 1969 Oscars and the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role as Desdemona in “Othello” in the same year.
Her sons emphasized her deeply private nature and confirmed that she was surrounded by loved ones in her final moments. They also expressed their gratitude for the outpouring of kind messages and support during this difficult time.
Dame Maggie Smith is survived by two sons and five loving grandchildren, all of whom are deeply affected by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother.