Maggie Smith, who has graced audiences with her work in the Harry Potter films, Downton Abbey, A Room with a View and Gosford Park, has passed away at the age of 89.

According to the BBC, her sons Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin have made the announcement with the following statement, “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.”

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