The world of cinema is in mourning, since the legendary British actress died at the age of 89, Maggie Smithwho in recent years became known for her roles as Professor Minerva McGonagall in Harry Potter and the Countess of Grantham in the TV series Downton Abbey.
Maggie Smith’s children, Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens, have reported in a statement that the actress died in the early hours of Thursday to Friday in a London hospital: “He leaves behind two children and five grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother.».
Born on December 28, 1934, she began her career in theater, debuting on Broadway in 1952. Her talent led her to receive multiple awards, including two Oscars, four Emmys and a Tony, as well as five BAFTAs.
His film career
Maggie Smith’s first Oscar nomination was for her role as Desdemona alongside Laurence Olivier in Othello in 1965, before winning the Oscar for her role as an Edinburgh teacher in “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” in 1969.
Miss Brodie’s best years It earned her the Oscar for best actress and also the British Academy Award (BAFTA) in 1969. Smith added a second Oscar as supporting actress for California Suitein 1978. Her performance led her co-star Michael Caine to say: “Maggie didn’t just steal the movie, she committed grand larceny.”
In 1990 Maggie Smith was made a Dame by Queen Elizabeth II in 1990 for her contribution to the performing arts and was awarded the Order of the Companions of Honor in 2014.
