Maggie Smith, the British actor of over 70 years passed away earlier today. She died in the hospital with her sons by her side. The cause of death has yet to be released publicly.
Smith was known for her iconic roles in ‘Downton Abbey’, ‘Harry Potter’, ‘Sister Act’ and many other shows and film. Her sons, Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens both of whom have both had successful acting careers too, released a statement about their mother’s passing.
“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 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.”
