Beloved actress Dame Maggie Smith passed away at the age of 89. In a statement made by Smith’s family, it was stated that the famous actress passed away in a hospital in London. It was recently known that her health had been deteriorating.
Dame Maggie Smith passed away
Smith’s career spanned more than six decades, and she was a force to be reckoned with on stage and screen. Her performances in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie and California Suite earned her two Academy Awards, eight BAFTA Awards and four Oscar nominations.
Smith’s memorable film roles include Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter series and Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham in Downton Abbey. She also made her mark with her performance as Desdemona in A Room with a View and Othello, both of which were critically and audience acclaimed.
Smith, who has become a respected name in British theater for her work on stage, began her career at the Oxford Playhouse in the 1950s. In the 1960s, he entered the film world and managed to attract attention in both independent and mainstream productions.
She proved her talent with roles in films such as The V.I.P.s (1963) and Travels with My Aunt (1972). She also won international acclaim for her iconic role in Downton Abbey. However, her biggest project was Professor McGonagall in the Harry Potter series.
On the other hand, it should be noted that a series is being prepared for the Harry Potter series. HBO has started shooting preparations for the Harry Potter series. The producer announced that they are looking for actors between the ages of 9-11 to play Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger.