In hours Following news of Maggie Smith's death at the age of 89, many of the two-time Oscar winner's friends, including King Charles, Whoopi Goldberg, Viola Davis, and the actress, were upset. Harry Potter Coworkers shared touching tributes to the performers on social media.
Her sons, Toby Stevens and Chris Larkin, revealed her death in a statement to Rolling Stone Friday, saying she died in hospital with “friends and family” by her side, who were “devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother.” The cause of death was not mentioned.
In a statement posted on the Royal Family X account, King Charles wrote that he and Queen Camilla were “deeply saddened” by Smith's death. The King of England said: “As the curtain falls on a national treasure, we join everyone around the world in remembering with admiration and affection her many wonderful performances and the warmth and wit that shone on and off screen.” books.
A message of condolence from His Majesty The King following the passing of Dame Maggie Smith. pic.twitter.com/SiKw8EEHva
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 27, 2024
Whoopi Goldberg – who starred alongside Smith in two films Sister law Movies She previously said she would reprise this film role just with Smith — calling it “one of a kind” on Instagram. “Maggie Smith was a great woman and a wonderful actress. I still can’t believe I was lucky enough to work with ‘One of a Kind.’ “My heartfelt condolences to the family… Rest in peace.”
Viola Davis praised Smith for “defying age expectations” in a moving tribute. “The end of an era of absolute definition of what it means to be an actor,” she wrote in part: “You created characters that latched onto us, moved us, entertained us… and made us look inward.” “You were the embodiment of greatness, Dame Maggie Smith.”
Smith Harry Potter Co-star Bonnie Raitt, who portrayed Ginny Weasley in the series, posted a statement on her Instagram, writing: “Loved and revered Head of Gryffindor House ❤️ you will be greatly missed Harry Potter community.”
Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes said in a statement to: Hollywood Reporter “Maggie Smith was a truly great actress, and we were more than fortunate to be part of the final chapter in her career. She was joyful, tender, multi-layered, intelligent, funny and heartbreaking to write. Working with her has been the greatest privilege of my career, and I will never forget.” Never forget it.
George Takei remembered the actress Roles of the Dowager Countess in Monastery in the middle of the city And Professor McGonagall V harry potter, He described her as a “major star of screen and stage.” In a short post, Mia Farrow described the actress as “irreplaceable and amazing.”Piers Morgan described her as a “wonderful lady” who was “as entertaining, sharp and intelligent off-screen as she was.” [on] “He-she.”
Saddened to hear Dame Maggie Smith has passed. I had the unforgettable experience of working with her; sharing a two-shot was like being paired with a lion. She could eat anyone alive, and often did. But funny, and great company. And suffered no fools. We will never see another.… pic.twitter.com/wjJCL7FqWf
— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) September 27, 2024
Rob Lowe also described his experience working with the actress in the TV film adaptation Suddenly, last summer As an “unforgettable experience”.
“Sharing a double take was like pairing with a lion. She could eat anyone alive, and often did. 'But she is a funny and wonderful company,' he added. 'And they suffered no fools. We will never see another.”
Smith received Damehood for her contribution to British stage and screen in her lifetime and won an Academy Award twice during a career spanning more than 70 years. After being nominated for the first time for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for an Academy Award in 1966 for her film OthelloSmith won Best Actress in a Leading Role Four years later in 1969 President, Miss Jean Brodie.
Smith received four more Academy Award nominations over the following decades, again winning Best Supporting Actress for 1978. California Pavilion. Her last Oscar nod came in the same category for 2001's Gosford Park.
