The great actress gained a huge fan following as the Countess of Grantham in ‘Downton Abbey’ and was adored by children as a Harry Potter teacher
The world was saddened yesterday by the news of the death of Maggie Smith, the popular, Oscar-winning British actress who gained fanatical fans as the Countess of Grantham in “Downton Abbey” and was adored by children as a Harry Potter teacher.
Somehow I thought she’d live forever.
RIP Dame Maggie Smith. pic.twitter.com/VogfvR9nIF— JK Rowling (@jk_rowling) September 27, 2024
A true British icon. Thank you for everything, Dame Maggie Smith. pic.twitter.com/FM3aQjv5Rq
— Downton Abbey (@DowntonAbbey) September 27, 2024
Smith died aged 89 and Smith’s long career began on stage in the 1950s.
Her long career, which spanned about 60 years, has made her one of Great Britain’s most important actresses. Smith has won awards for her performances in both theater and film.
Rest in Peace Dame Maggie Smith. You will be forever loved and never forgotten.
Thank you for adding your magic touch to every performance you gave the world.
Sending love to your family, friends and fans all over the world. #MaggieSmith pic.twitter.com/rd6b2qPj4d— All On The Board (@allontheboard) September 27, 2024
She won her first Oscar for her role as an Edinburgh schoolteacher in 1969’s The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie.
Thoroughly pissing myself at a rewatch of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie!
“For those who like that sort of thing, that is the sort of thing they like…” 💀#MaggieSmith pic.twitter.com/WKRFjxrJPw
— DMac™ (@1nclusionRider) September 27, 2024
She won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in the 1978 comedy California Suite, a performance that prompted her co-star Michael Caine to say, “Maggie didn’t just steal the show, she committed a grand theft.”
To many of her younger fans in the 21st century, she is best known for her role as Professor McGonagall in all seven “Harry Potter” films and Countess of Grantham Violet Crawley in the drama series “Downton Abbey”.
Will always remember this as one of Maggie Smith’s most iconic scenes ❤️ #MaggieSmith #HarryPotter
— Jack Proverbs (@JackProverbsPR) September 27, 2024
In addition to the Oscars, Smith has won five BAFTAs, 4 Emmys, 3 Golden Globes and a Tony, and has been nominated for Laurence Olivier Awards 6 times.
In recognition of her contribution to culture, Queen Elizabeth had made the actress a Dame.
“Ask yourself about the kind of life you want: What would you do day to day, and with whom, and where? Consider the life you have. Do one thing today, however small, to close the gap between the two.” —#MaggieSmith (1934-2024) pic.twitter.com/f2d6hKelQ9
— Derin Denham (@DerinDenham) September 27, 2024
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