Famous for her work on “Downton Abbey” and “Harry Potter,” Maggie Smith passed away “peacefully” on September 27.
After Maggie Smith passed away “peacefully” on September 27, Hollywood wasted no time in paying respects.
Smith’s “Harry Potter” co-star Daniel Radcliffe paid tribute to the actor, who played Gryffindor House’s leader, Professor Minerva McGonagall, in the film series.
“I was nine years old when I first met Maggie Smith, and we were going over scenes from my first job, ‘David Copperfield.'” Other than the fact that my parents were completely shocked that I would be working with her, I knew almost nothing about her,” Radcliffe stated in a statement to Variety.
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“I asked her right away when we first met, ‘Would you like me to call you Dame?’ since I also knew she was a Dame. She chuckled and remarked, “Don’t be ridiculous!” at that point. I recall being anxious when I first saw her, but she quickly put me at ease. She treated me kindly on that filming, and I had the good fortune to collaborate with her on the “Harry Potter” films for ten years.
“Everyone will tell you that she was incredibly hilarious, had a ferocious intellect, a delightfully cutting tongue, and the ability to both charm and intimidate in the same breath. I will always feel really fortunate to have had the opportunity to collaborate with her and hang out with her on set. Although the term “legend” is overused, she fits the description if it applies to anybody in our field. I’m grateful, Maggie.”
Smith was recognized by King Charles III, who spoke to GBN on Friday.
“My spouse and I were shocked to hear about Dame Maggie Smith’s passing. With the curtain closing on a national treasure, we join people all across the world in honoring and lovingly remembering her many wonderful performances, and her warmth and wit that shone through both on and off the stage,” his statement said.
In a statement to The Associated Press, Hugh Bonneville, who costarred with Smith on “Downton Abbey,” said, “Anyone who ever shared a scene with Maggie will attest to her sharp eye, sharp wit, and formidable talent.” Thanks to her several amazing on-screen roles, she will hopefully continue to live on as a real legend of her time. My sympathies go out to her boys and extended family.
Rob Lowe posted on X, the previous Twitter, saying, “I’m sad to learn that Dame Maggie Smith has died away. Working with her was an amazing experience; it was like having a lion at your side as we shared a two-shot. She frequently consumed anybody who was still living, but she was witty and wonderful to be with. And she did not suffer idiots. There won’t be another like it. “Ms. Smith, Godspeed!”
“A grand star of screen and stage has departed,” commented George Takei. Maggie Smith, who was most recently remembered for her iconic appearances in the Harry Potter films as Professor McGonagall and the Dowager Countess on Downton Abbey, died at 89. Her fans, young and old, will miss her terribly.”
In her Instagram story, Ariana Grande posted a picture of Smith and several love and infinity symbols.
“Maggie Smith was an exceptional woman and a talented actor. It still amazes me that I had the good fortune to collaborate with the “one-of-a-kind.” My sincere sympathies are with the family. Whoopi Goldberg, who costarred with Smith in “Sister Act,” posted on Instagram, saying, “RIP.”
The actress’s sons, Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens, announced her passing to Fox News Digital on Friday through the publicist Clair Dobbs.
We must announce the passing of Dame Maggie Smith with deep regret. According to the statement, she died quietly in the hospital early on Friday, September 27.
The statement continued, “An intensely private person, she was with friends and family at the end.” “The death of their amazing mother and grandma has crushed her two sons and five adoring grandkids. This is our chance to express our gratitude to the fantastic personnel at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for their unwavering warmth and care throughout her last days.
“We thank you for all your kind messages and support and ask that you respect our privacy at this time.”
The Oscar-winning actress, born in 1934 in Ilford, England, is best remembered for her performances as Professor Minerva McGonagall in the “Harry Potter” films and Violet Crawley in “Downton Abbey”.
Smith made her stage debut as Viola in the 1952 Oxford Playhouse production of Twelfth Night, which launched her career. In 1956, she debuted on Broadway in several roles in “New Faces of ’56” at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.
Smith made her feature film debut in “Child in the House” the same year. She was nominated for a British Academy Film Award for the first time in 1959 for her performance in “Nowehere to Go.”
Smith’s 1965 performance in “Othello” earned her her first Oscar nomination, this time for best supporting actress. After four years, she was awarded the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1969 for her role in “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie.”
Over her sixty-year career, Smith starred in many TV series, movies, and plays. She received a Tony Award, two Academy Awards, four Golden Globes, four Emmys, five Screen Actors Guild Awards, and five Golden Globes.
Beverley Cross and Smith were wed till Smith passed away in March 1998.
Smith leaves behind five grandchildren and her two sons, Chris Stephens and Toby Larkin, whom she had with her former spouse, actor Robert Stephens.
