Maggie Smith

2024 - 9 - 27

Farewell to the Queen of Sass: Maggie Smith Passes Away at 89!

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From Professor McGonagall to Dowager Countess grantham, Maggie Smith's legacy will live on! Let's honour her with a glance at her legendary career and a few fun facts that’ll tickle your fancy.

Dame Maggie Smith, the celebrated British actress known for her sharp wit and even sharper performances, has sadly passed away at the age of 89. With an illustrious career spanning over seven decades, she captivated audiences on both stage and screen, showcasing her extraordinary range from Shakespearean ingenues to formidable characters like Professor Minerva McGonagall in the beloved Harry Potter films and the tart-tongued Dowager Countess of Grantham in Downton Abbey. Many may remember her as a beacon of wisdom and strength mixed with humor that could leave you gasping for air between fits of laughter.

Maggie’s journey in acting began in the 1950s, quickly making a name for herself in British cinema. However, it wasn’t until her role in the 1969 film The prime of Miss Jean Brodie that Smith snagged her first Oscar, solidifying her status as one of the top actresses of her time. With accolades that include multiple Emmys, BAFTAs, and Tonys, her impressive portfolio only goes to show that she was a powerhouse not to be underestimated. It's no wonder that she was adored by fans both old and new; her portrayal of Professor McGonagall brought a calm, nurturing presence juxtaposed with authority that fans enchanted by the wizarding world cherished.

Throughout her career, she often played characters that were both powerful and complex, ensuring that audiences experienced deeply relatable yet grand narrations. In Downton Abbey, her role as the Dowager Countess, Lady Violet Crawley, served to remind us all that a sharp tongue and a quick quip could be just as formidable as any magic spell. Many fans found solace in her character’s wise yet snarky observations, with catchphrases and retorts that continued to resonate long after the show concluded. Maggie truly had a way of turning every role into something unforgettable, a gift that few possess.

Though we mourn the loss of this incredible actress, her legacy will live on, not only in the tales she told but in the inspiration she provided for budding entertainers around the globe. Did you know that Maggie Smith also starred in a film called Hook, where she played the adult version of Peter Pan's love interest? Or that she received her first Oscar nomination at just 27? Now that’s the kind of lifelong passion we can all aspire to! Thank you, Dame Maggie, for the light and laughter you brought into our lives; you will be sorely missed by many!

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Sharp tongued, indomitable, and beloved actress Dame Maggie ... (Boise State Public Radio)

Oscar, Emmy, and Tony-winning actress Maggie Smith played everything from wistful ingenues in Shakespeare to Harry Potter's Prof. McGonagall and the Dowager ...

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Actress Dame Maggie Smith, known for the Harry Potter films and Downton Abbey, has died at the age of 89, her family has said. A legend of British stage and ...

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Maggie Smith, Oscar-winning star of stage and screen, dies aged 89 (The Guardian)

In a career that began in the 1950s, her roles ranged from Desdemona to Miss Jean Brodie, Virginia Woolf and Minerva McGonagall.

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Dame Maggie Smith, "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey" actress ... (CBS News)

British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton ...

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Dame Maggie Smith, venerable British actress, dies at 89 (ABC News)

Maggie Smith, a lauded British actress who starred in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey" has died at the age of 89.

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Maggie Smith, acting legend of 'Harry Potter' and 'Downton Abbey ... (NBC News)

Maggie Smith, the stern Professor McGonagall in the "Harry Potter" movie franchise and the tart-tongued Dowager Countess on "Downton Abbey," has died, ...

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Oscar-winning British actor Maggie Smith, 89, has died (News24)

Oscar-winning British actor Maggie Smith, a star of stage and screen for more than seven decades, died in a London hospital on Friday, her sons announced.

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Sharp tongued, indomitable, and beloved actress Dame Maggie ... (NPR)

Oscar, Emmy, and Tony-winning actress Maggie Smith played everything from wistful ingenues in Shakespeare to Harry Potter's Prof. McGonagall and the Dowager ...

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Maggie Smith, star of stage, film and 'Downton Abbey,' dies at 89 (PBS NewsHour)

Maggie Smith, the masterful, scene-stealing actor who won an Oscar in 1969 and gained new fans in the 21st century as the dowager Countess of Grantham in ...

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Dame Maggie Smith obituary (The Guardian)

A distinguished, double Oscar-winning actor whose roles ranged from Shakespeare to Harry Potter.

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Maggie Smith, scene-stealing actor famed for Harry Potter and ... (Powell River Peak)

LONDON (AP) — Maggie Smith , the masterful, scene-stealing actor who won an Oscar for 1969 film “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” and gained new fans in the ...

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Maggie Smith: Iconic Harry Potter actress dies at age of 89 (centralfifetimes.com)

Maggie Smith, who was known for her roles in Downton Abbey and Harry Potter, has died at the age of 89.

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Dame Maggie Smith won a best actress Oscar in 1970 but found an even wider profile in the last years of her career.

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'Downton Abbey,' 'Harry Potter' actress Maggie Smith dies (www.krmg.com)

The actress who brought Professor Minerva McGonagall to life has died.

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Maggie Smith: Iconic Harry Potter actress dies at age of 89 (Richmond and Twickenham Times)

Maggie Smith, who was known for her roles in Downton Abbey and Harry Potter, has died at the age of 89.

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Remembering legendary actress DAME MAGGIE SMITH | West End ... (West End Best Friend)

It has been announced this afternoon that legendary stage and screen actress Dame Maggie Smith has sadly died aged 89.

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Harry Potter star Dame Maggie Smith breathes her last (YFM)

British actress, Dame Maggie Smith, has passed at the age of 89. The family of the 'Harry Potter' and 'Downtown Abby' star announced that she spent her last ...

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British acting icon Dame Maggie Smith, best known for her roles in Downton Abbey and the Harry Potter series, has passed away at the age of 89.

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FILE - British actress Dame Maggie Smith poses in London on Dec. 16, 2015. Smith, who won an Oscar for “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” in 1969 and won new ...

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One of Britain's best loved performers who was as much at home with comedy as with drama.

Academy Award-winning actress Dame Maggie Smith dies at 89 (Delaware First Media)

Smith's seven-decade stage and screen career included many beloved roles, from "Harry Potter" Professor Minerva McGonagall, to Dowager Countess Violet ...

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Remembering Actress Dame Maggie Smith (PBS)

Learn about the extraordinary career and life of the celebrated stage, film, and television actress and beloved Downton Abbey star.

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Sharp-tongued, indomitable, and beloved actress Dame Maggie ... (Interlochen)

Oscar, Emmy, and Tony-winning actress Maggie Smith played everything from wistful ingenues in Shakespeare to Harry Potter's Prof. McGonagall and the Dowager ...

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A Requiem for Maggie Smith (CrimeReads)

Dame Maggie Smith, the consummate English actress who immortalized such characters as Jean Brodie (The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie), Diana Barrie (California ...

Academy Award-winning actress Dame Maggie Smith dies at 89 (Yellowstone Public Radio)

Smith's seven-decade stage and screen career included many beloved roles, from "Harry Potter" Professor Minerva McGonagall, to Dowager Countess Violet ...

Maggie Smith, an acting legend of the stage and screen, has died at ... (Boise State Public Radio)

Oscar, Emmy and Tony winning actress Maggie Smith, who played everything from ingenues in Shakespeare to Harry Potter's Prof. McGonagall and the dowager ...

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OBITUARY | Maggie Smith, British theatre and cinema legend (News24)

Maggie Smith, was an Oscar-winning legend of stage and screen, renowned for playing wide repertoire of characters during a decades-spanning career and ...

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Sharp-tongued, indomitable, and beloved actress Dame Maggie ... (WVTF)

Oscar, Emmy, and Tony-winning actress Maggie Smith played everything from wistful ingenues in Shakespeare to Harry Potter's Prof. McGonagall and the Dowager ...

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Maggie Smith Tribute: Her Biting Wit Improved With Age (Variety)

Maggie Smith's trademark biting wit laced with sarcasm and vinegar both deepened and mellowed with age in roles like 'Downton Abbey.'

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The writer of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel remembers working with an actor impossible to separate from her withering but warm screen persona.

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Opinion: Remembering the marvel, Maggie Smith (WYSO)

Jean Brodie, Minerva McGonagall, Violet Crawley: Maggie Smith embodied these memorable roles on stage and screen. NPR's Scott Simon has a remembrance of the ...

Maggie Smith, an acting legend of the stage and screen, has died at ... (NPR)

Oscar, Emmy and Tony winning actress Maggie Smith, who played everything from ingenues in Shakespeare to Harry Potter's Prof. McGonagall and the dowager ...

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Opinion: Remembering the marvel, Maggie Smith (NPR)

Jean Brodie, Minerva McGonagall, Violet Crawley: Maggie Smith embodied these memorable roles on stage and screen. NPR's Scott Simon has a remembrance of the ...

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