New Delhi, India

British actor Maggie Smith is no more. In her career spanning over seven decades, the actress has given several memorable performances that have and will transcend generations. 

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Among her several roles, Smith, specifically, will always be remembered lovingly for playing sweet and tough Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter movies.

Maggie Smith's death

British acting legend Maggie Smith peacefully breathed her last on September 27 at the age of 89. 

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In a statement issued to the press, Smith's two sons Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens said, "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."

Tributes Pour in for Maggie

Soon after the news about Smith's death broke, her fans, friends, actors and several a-listers who she has worked with were quick to condole the death of the iconic actress as they remembered the acting legacy that she has left behind. 

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United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer called Maggie a 'true national treasure.'

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In a post shared on X, he wrote, "Dame Maggie Smith introduced us to new worlds with the countless stories she acted over her long career."

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Maggie Smith won five BAFTAs during her career. Remembering Smith, the organisation wrote she "was a legend of British stage and screen."

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Actress Whoopi Goldberg in her tribute wrote, ''Maggie Smith was a great woman and a brilliant actress. I still can’t believe I was lucky enough to work with the 'one-of-a-kind'. My heartfelt condolences go out to the family…RIP.''

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