Tributes are being paid to Dame Maggie Smith who has died at the age of 89.
A legend of British stage and screen, Dame Maggie won two Oscars during her career – for The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie in 1970 and California Suite in 1979.
She was known to many as Professor Minvera McGonagall in the Harry Potter films.
In hit ITV drama Downton Abbey, she played Violet Crawley, the Dowager Countess of Grantham, the grand matriarch who excelled at withering one-liners through the show’s six series.
Leading the tributes, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Dame Maggie “was beloved by so many for her great talent, becoming a true national treasure whose work will be cherished for generations to come”.
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I am so sad ๐ญ Minerva ๐ฆ ๐ญ without Maggie world is never be the sameโพ๏ธโคโพ๏ธ
A legend has passed. Her like will not come this way again๐ข
๐ข๐ข๐ข Rest in peace
Just found out she is titled Dame.
That's legendary as fuck. She's even cooler than I thought which is saying a lot.
I shall revise her filmography ๐in google ๐and revise and watch some of her films .I๐ซam specially keen to remember if she participated in a film with Judy Dench About a young fiddler who is wrecked in a beach in Some country of Great Britain and ends up giving concerts in great theatre halls๐ฎThere is a Spanish/ German Actor whose Name is Daniel Brรผhl /same as in Good Bye Leninโ/German Film If I had not donated that film it would be for me easy peasy to check out๐ I only want to believe she has flies witch like Harry Potter like to another because she was quite fed up of false adulators on her ownโคโคโคโคโคโค๐
I shall revise her filmography ๐in google ๐and revise and watch some of her films .I๐ซam specially keen to remember if she participated in a film with Judy Dench About a young fiddler who is wrecked in a beach in Some country of Great Britain and ends up giving concerts in great theatre halls๐ฎThere is a Spanish/ German Actor whose Name is Daniel Brรผhl /same as in Good Bye Leninโ/German Film If I had not donated that film it would be for me easy peasy to check out๐ I only want to believe she has flies witch like Harry Potter like to another because she was quite fed up of false adulators on her ownโคโคโคโคโคโค๐
One of the few people who won Oscars for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress. Phenomenal.
She is the only actress whose passing away has made me cry, (the last time I cried over someone's death was The Queen) She has appeared in all my favourite films. And I loved the fact that her talent was so great that even as she aged (with no plastic surgery) her roles became even more substantial. May she RIP.
May you rest in peace. Thank you for enriching my life for many many years.
Maggie Smith was globally loved. May she rest in peace and love. And I wish comfort for her family. May they know how she was respected and her acting appreciated and enjoyed by so many of us! โค
Bait channeling
Fun fact: she died EXACTLY a year after Michael Gambon, who played Dumbledore.
Even in death she is giving us a break from the constant news reporting on the Middle East.
Edit: My apologies for reminding you about it.
What a sad loss happy ahe went peacefully from this world
I will miss such great personality and casting, quintessentially British. RIP Maggie Smith ๐
It feels like i lost my grandma.
Wands are raised.
Luv herโผ๏ธโผ๏ธ๐โฃ๏ธ๐ชท๐๐น
"The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" was the first Maggie Smith's film I saw, and I loved her ever since. She was an International treasure. She will live for eternity in her art. Generation after generation will be able to see and enjoy her greatness. ๐
Addio Dame Maggie Smith. Thank you.โค
Her performance in 'The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie' is simply amazing. I highly recommend everyone watch that film.
Hook, Secret Garden, Sister Act, and Harry Potter.
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I first discovered Dame Maggie Smith as Desdemona opposite Laurence Oliver in Othello when I was taken to see the film on a school O level trip. I was so enthralled by her that I searched out everything she had done and have followed her career ever since. I was lucky enough to see her live on stage several times. Its hard to believe she's gone, she's been there in the background all my life. A huge loss.
Rest in Peace
An amazing actress, one of the greatest in the world.
And a very discreet, dignified person. A rarity.
She will be missed.
How embarrassing that half the pictures the BBC showed during the tribute didn't even have Maggie Smith in them.
I shall always remember "The Prime of Miss Jean Brody" as my introduction to her talent." As a young person in the 1960's the movie resonated with my own political, world outlook.
Can't Believe Maggie Smith Has Gone I Will Always Remember Her in Lady In The Van she was Fantastic In That Film
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Descanse En Paz Gran Actriz. Dame Maggie Smith. Vivirรก Inmortal en sus Pelรญculas. Entrevistas. Extraordinaria Actriz.
Bravo, Dame Maggie Smith!
All over world we bow gracefully down to you as you ascend to Heaven in a new role of heavenly peace!
Bravo to all that you accomplished here on earth!
Your roles in โโHarry Potterโ andโ Dowton Abbeyโ
will be cherished for years to come, as well as โLadies in Lavenderโ and so many other roles!
You really made England so proud of all your magnificent accomplishments !
You let nothing stand in your way to deliver your magnificent roles on the stage and in films!
Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Dame Maggie Smith!๐ฅฐ๐โค๏ธ
We thank you!
I am playing the Brahms Requiem in your honor today!
I once skipped my best friends birthday party,because The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie was on Saturday Afternoon movies.She didn't speak to me for a week.Maggie Smith not only inspired me to become an actress but for 40 years now I have been watching her inspire my acting students.She had a career that only happens when actors become legends.
She personified the meaning of "Do what you love for as long as you can" as she did it brilliantly.
Once again,heaven has stolen one of my heroes and once again,heaven just became a whole lot more entertaining.
Rest in Eternal Peace Maggie Smith. Jesus have Mercy.
Rest in peace, Dame Maggie! I cried when i heard that you had gone on, because you were the essence of profound acting.
Shame on BBC, PRO HAMAS TERROR, immoral, misleading, anti Israel reporting. Disgusting.
Rest in Peace Dame Maggie Smith ๐ข๐
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Iconic actress Maggie Smith has left our world ๐ฏ๏ธ Her beloved stint remains etched in unforgettable films and TV series ๐บ๐ R.I.P Dowager Countess ๐๐ปโจ
She was the absolute NO 1 Best One Linerโฆ.R.I.P. Maggieโฆ Blessโค
Wonderful actress. Her legacy speaks to her talent and success throughout the many years. Fare-thee-well Maggie Smith. ๐ข
Good morning. What a range!! Still honing her craft until the time to rejoice had come. You will be missed๐๐๐๐DMS
We loved her so much here in the states. She will be truly missed. I've been a fan as long as I can remember, I'm 61.
Now, my 20yr old son of course because of the Harry Potter films, knew how much she meant too me.
Rest well Dame Margret Maggie Smith
Accolades galore for Dame Maggie who richly deserved all the honors she received. She lived a long illustrious life and one could speak of her in the same realm as Sarah Bernhardt!!!โค
…"those were the days"…R.I.P my fav british actress forever๐๐
She has taken her spirit cat form, with all the Downton Abbey attitude and class she showed during her lifetime. Rest in peace.โฅ๏ธ๐น
"What is a weekend?" The iconic line from.Maggie in Downtown Abbey.