Maggie Smith, the beloved Hollywood actress known for her iconic roles in the Harry Potter series and Downton Abbey, has sadly passed away at the age of 89.
According to reports from Sky News, she died in a hospital, surrounded by her family. The news was shared by her sons, Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens, who described her as an intensely private person.
In a statement, they said: “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.”
In their statement, they expressed their deep sorrow over the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother, leaving behind two sons and five grandchildren. They extended their gratitude to the staff at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for their compassionate care during her final days and requested privacy during this difficult time.
“We would like to take this opportunity to thank the wonderful staff at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for their care and unstinting kindness during her final days. We thank you for all your kind messages and support and ask that you respect our privacy at this time,” they added.
Smith is perhaps best remembered for her role as Professor Minerva McGonagall across the Harry Potter films. Her remarkable talent earned her numerous accolades, including an Oscar for Best Actress in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie in 1969 and a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for California Suite in 1978.