Dame Maggie Smith has died in hospital, her sons Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens have announced.
In a statement issued via their publicist, they 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.
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“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.”
The beloved actress, born 1934, is known for her many roles across a seven decade career on stage and screen, including the Harry Potter franchise and Downton Abbey, as well as for her comedic wit.
