Dame Maggie, who clinched two Academy Awards for her stellar performances in The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie and California Suite, died in hospital on Friday morning.

LONDON (AP) — Maggie Smith, the masterful, scene-stealing actor who won an Oscar for the 1969 film “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” and gained new fans in the 21st century as the dowager Countess of Grantham in “ Downton Abbey” and Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter films, died Friday. She was 89.Smith's sons, Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens, said in a statement that Smith died early Friday in a London hospital.“She leaves two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother,” they said in a statement issued through publicist Clair Dobbs.Smith was frequently rated the preeminent British female performer of a generation that included Vanessa Redgrave and Judi Dench, with two Oscars, a clutch of Academy Award nominations and a shelf full of acting trophies.She made her film debut in the 1950s, won Oscars for work in the 60s and 70s and had memorable roles in each subsequent decade, including an older Wendy in Peter Pan story “Hook” (1991)…

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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 21st century as the dowager Countess of Grantham in “ Downton Abbey” and Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter films, died Friday. She was…

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She had a long, award-winning career as a screen and stage actress, finally becoming a household name with her memorable turn in “Downton Abbey.”

Dame Maggie Smith was known for her quick wit and sharp sense of humour, but she was also adored across the world for her incredible acting skills

Dame Maggie Smith was known for her quick wit and sharp sense of humour, but she was also adored across the world for her incredible acting skills

According to Rotten Tomatoes (which, of course, shouldn't be the final say in these matters), the late, great Maggie Smith appeared in three perfect movies.

Dame Maggie Smith, who was known in recent years for her role in Downton Abbey, has died at the age of 89.

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Maggie Smith was widely recognised for her sharp-witted performance as Violet Crawley, the Dowager Countess of Grantham, in the series Downton Abbey

Dame Maggie Smith -- the British acting legend who shot to stardom with her Oscar-winning role in "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" and whose multi-decade career was capped by the "Harry Potter" movies and the hit series "Downton Abbey" -- has died. She was 89.

Dame Maggie Smith, renowned for her roles in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, has died at the age of 89. Her illustrious career, marked by versatility and brilliance, leaves an indelible mark on the entertainment industry.

Legendary actress Dame Maggie Smith has died at the age of 89.

Maggie Smith, the masterful, scene-stealing actor and Oscar winner who starred in “Downton Abbey” and the Harry Potter films, died at 89.

Award-winning British acting legend, Dame Maggie Smith is dead. She died in hospital on Friday 27 September at the age of 89. Her sons Chris Larkin and

Dame Maggie Smith, who was a national treasure, peacefully passed away aged 89.

LONDON: British actress Maggie Smith, an award-winning Shakespearean actress and double Oscar winner who later appeared in the Harry Potter films, has died aged 89, the BBC reported on Friday (Sep 27). One of the few actors to win the treble of an Oscar (two), Emmy (four), and Tony, Smith's long career sta

Maggie Smith, the actor who won an Oscar for “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” in 1969 and gained new fans in the 21st century as the dowager Countess of Grantham in “Downton Abbey&...

British actress Maggie Smith, an award-winning Shakespearian actress and double Oscar winner who later appeared in the 'Harry Potter' films, has died aged 89, the BBC reported on Friday.

Maggie Smith, who won an Oscar for

Maggie Smith, who won an Oscar for

The Harry Potter and Downton Abbey star's family said they are 'devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother'

Smith won two Academy Awards throughout her career and appeared in more than 50 films. Some of her more recent roles were in "Downton Abbey" and "Harry Potter."

Oscar-winning British actress Maggie Smith, known for "Downton Abbey" and “Harry Potter,” dies at 89, leaving behind a legendary career

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, the BBC reported on Friday.

Maggie Smith, the actress who played Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter films and starred in "Downton Abbey," died at age 89.

She was frequently rated as the preeminent British actress of a generation that included Vanessa Redgrave and Judi Dench.

Oscar winning actor Dame Maggie Smith, who played the beloved character of Professor McGonagall in the Harry Potter series, died on September 27 at the age of 89.

Maggie Smith, who won an Oscar for “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” in 1969 and won new fans in “Downton Abbey,” has died, her publicist said on Friday. She was 89.

Maggie Smith, who won an Oscar for “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” in 1969 and won new fans in the 21st century as the dowager Countess of Grantham in “Downton Abbey,” has died, her publicist said Friday. She was 89.

British actress Maggie Smith has died at the age of 89, her publicist and family said on Friday. The two-time Oscar-winner won over a new generation of fans in recent years by starring in the Harry Potter…

Maggie Smith, the masterful, scene-stealing actor who won an Oscar for “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” in 1969 and gained new fans in the 21st century as the dowager Countess of Grantham in “Downton Abbey” and Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter films, died Friday. She was 89.

Maggie Smith, who won an Oscar for 1969 film “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” and won new fans in the 21st century as the dowager Countess of Grantham in “Downton Abbey” and Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter...

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