Harry Potter and Downton Abbey actress Maggie Smith dies aged 89
Maggie Smith attends the 2016 EE British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Opera House on February 14, 2016 in London, England. Photo : Ian Gavan/Getty Images
Maggie Smith attends a screening of her film “The Lady In The Van” in 2015 in London, England. Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images
Dame Maggie Smith died in hospital on Friday (Ian West/PA)
British actress Maggie Smith, a double Oscar winner who appeared on stage, in the Harry Potter films and the Downton Abbey series, has died at aged 89, it is being reported.
A statement from her sons Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin said: “It is with great sadness we have to announce the death of Dame Maggie Smith.
“She passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning, Friday 27th September. An intensely private person, she was with friends and family at the end. She leaves two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother.
“We would like to take this opportunity to…
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