Kapanlagi.com - Sad news comes from England, Dame Maggie Smith, the actress who played Prof McGonagall, passed away at the age of 89. The news was revealed by the family to CBS News on Friday (27/9).
Smith's two sons, Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens, wrote a family statement released through publicist Clair Dobbs. In the statement, the family mentioned that Smith passed away peacefully in the hospital on Friday morning local time.
"A very private person, she was surrounded by friends and family at the end of her life. She leaves behind two sons and five beloved grandchildren who are deeply mourning the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother," the statement read.
1. The Career of Dame Maggie Smith
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The actress, whose real name is Margaret Natalie Smith, is one of the leading actresses in England. She was born in Ilford, Essex on December 28, 2034, and began studying acting at the age of 16 at the Oxford Playhouse.
Just one year after starting her acting studies, Smith began her career as an actress in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. She then made her Broadway debut in 1956 and entered the film world in the same year, but she only received credit in films starting in 1959.
2. The Career of Dame Maggie Smith
She has starred in dozens of films throughout her acting career. However, one of the most memorable roles for film lovers is her character as Prof McGonagall in the HARRY POTTER films.
During her lifetime, Smith received several nominations and also won Academy Awards. In addition, she has won four BAFTA awards, five Screen Actors Guild Awards, three Golden Globes, and one Tony Award.
Farewell, Dame Maggie Smith. Your work will always be eternal in our memories.
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