Saw the words ‘Actress Dame Maggie Smith…’ appear on my phone and instantly hoped what I was reading wasn’t true
An absolute legend, I’m devastated.
Was she 89? She’s just eternal in my mind…
Oh how very sad… Was only yesterday that I was reading an old comment from Daniel Radcliffe about working with her on Great Expectations, how it was her who apparently helped get him the part of Harry Potter what with having worked with him previously.
I’m really upset by this. She was a fantastic actor, and seemed like such a lovely person.
Edit: my first introduction to her was in The Secret Garden, and it feels like she didn’t age from that point. I know for a lot of people she’s Minerva McGonagall but she’s always been Mrs Medlock for me!
A real icon and a staple of British film and TV 🙁
What a gem she was. I really recommend ‘Tea with the Dames’, if anyone isn’t aware of it: just four of the best actresses of our times chatting shit at each other in their old age, it’s so warm and funny. Maggie Smith especially was hilarious.
We sure she didn’t just animagus/transform into a cat to live peacefully somewhere?
Edit: put “apparate” and that was wrong. Apologies.
Was it just me or did she stop aging from Hook onwards.
Gutted to hear the news.
Possibly the most iconic actress for me. Not only was she a very talented actress, but she had a number of roles people will remember her for.
Ohh, very sad news. We just started rewatching Downton Abbey as it’s true calming TV, she’s so good in it.
Rest in peace.
Oh shit, another British legend gone.
I know most people here will remember her as giving a stellar performance as Professor McGonagall but if you haven’t seen it, I implore you to go give Keeping Mum a watch. One of my favourite films of hers and one I felt really slipped under the radar.
Thanks for the entertainment over the years, Dame Maggie, you’ll be missed.
Oh no 🙁
Audibly gasped even though I’m completely on my own.
RIP a true icon, legend and star.
I just watched Sister Act this week – she was a great actress. Loved her in Downton too. The Secret Garden was also one of my favourite films as a kid, even though her character was pretty scary. Very sad that she’s gone.
Brilliant in everything she did. RIP 💔
Been watching Harry Potter films last couple of days, thinking of all the actors in them we have now lost. Yet another one to add, RIP.
Aww no 🙁 Proper loved her.
Dame son!
Awful. Was only yesterday I seen posts appreciating her acting range and how memorable she always is.
“A weekend? What is a weekend?”
Legend. RIP.
89 is respectable innings, to be fair. A long and fruitful life. May she rest in peace.
OMG! National treasure. RIP Countess 💔
Oh no, we only watched The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel last night and she was so good (as always). Very sad 😞
Amazing actress. She was perfection in Downton! RIP
I audibly went “oh my god” at this, what a tremendous loss.
She was fantastic in everything she was in
Oh man, what sad news. She was always such an absolute delight on screen.
This is so sad. Everything I saw her in, she was brilliant. RIP
This makes me sad, she was amazing
Awww damn it. She was truly brilliant in everything I’ve ever seen her in. Not just good or even great, but she defined every role she ever had. Any remakes will attempt to match her and fail in the attempt.
I knew we wouldn’t be honoured to have her for too much longer in our lives but she made every moment sparkle.
She played and older woman role for all my life and she kicked ass
I’ll always remember her as the acid-tongued Dowager Countess in Downton Abbey.
After a Turkish diplomat passes away at the Abbey:
>Well, it would happen to a foreigner. Typical.
>Don’t be ridiculous.
>I’m not being ridiculous! No Englishman would dream of dying in someone else’s home.
Oh no. It was going to happen at some stage but still. What a fucking good egg and incredible actor. Major part of people’s childhoods and middle age. She was awesome.
Omg just read a post with someone saying they will be heartbroken when she dies. I’ll find the post and make sure they never mention anyone again. Rip Maggie smith.
She’s left us a legacy of brilliant film and tv roles, right across the spectrum. In 100 years time she will still be watched and loved – that’s a lot more than most of us manage so kudos to her and her talent.
Oh no..another legendary star gone! One of my favourites in Harry Potter, RIP.
A true British icon. RIP Maggie. 💔💔
Rest in peace 🕯️
I guess she had a defective pounamu just like Ian McKellen.
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Heartbreaking 💔
A true icon, RIP 💔
Saw the words ‘Actress Dame Maggie Smith…’ appear on my phone and instantly hoped what I was reading wasn’t true
An absolute legend, I’m devastated.
Was she 89? She’s just eternal in my mind…
Oh how very sad… Was only yesterday that I was reading an old comment from Daniel Radcliffe about working with her on Great Expectations, how it was her who apparently helped get him the part of Harry Potter what with having worked with him previously.
I’m really upset by this. She was a fantastic actor, and seemed like such a lovely person.
Edit: my first introduction to her was in The Secret Garden, and it feels like she didn’t age from that point. I know for a lot of people she’s Minerva McGonagall but she’s always been Mrs Medlock for me!
A real icon and a staple of British film and TV 🙁
What a gem she was. I really recommend ‘Tea with the Dames’, if anyone isn’t aware of it: just four of the best actresses of our times chatting shit at each other in their old age, it’s so warm and funny. Maggie Smith especially was hilarious.
We sure she didn’t just animagus/transform into a cat to live peacefully somewhere?
Edit: put “apparate” and that was wrong. Apologies.
Was it just me or did she stop aging from Hook onwards.
Gutted to hear the news.
Possibly the most iconic actress for me. Not only was she a very talented actress, but she had a number of roles people will remember her for.
Ohh, very sad news. We just started rewatching Downton Abbey as it’s true calming TV, she’s so good in it.
Rest in peace.
Oh shit, another British legend gone.
I know most people here will remember her as giving a stellar performance as Professor McGonagall but if you haven’t seen it, I implore you to go give Keeping Mum a watch. One of my favourite films of hers and one I felt really slipped under the radar.
Thanks for the entertainment over the years, Dame Maggie, you’ll be missed.
Oh no 🙁
Audibly gasped even though I’m completely on my own.
RIP a true icon, legend and star.
I just watched Sister Act this week – she was a great actress. Loved her in Downton too. The Secret Garden was also one of my favourite films as a kid, even though her character was pretty scary. Very sad that she’s gone.
Brilliant in everything she did. RIP 💔
Been watching Harry Potter films last couple of days, thinking of all the actors in them we have now lost. Yet another one to add, RIP.
Aww no 🙁 Proper loved her.
Dame son!
Awful. Was only yesterday I seen posts appreciating her acting range and how memorable she always is.
“A weekend? What is a weekend?”
Legend. RIP.
89 is respectable innings, to be fair. A long and fruitful life. May she rest in peace.
OMG! National treasure. RIP Countess 💔
Oh no, we only watched The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel last night and she was so good (as always). Very sad 😞
Amazing actress. She was perfection in Downton! RIP
I audibly went “oh my god” at this, what a tremendous loss.
She was fantastic in everything she was in
Oh man, what sad news. She was always such an absolute delight on screen.
This is so sad. Everything I saw her in, she was brilliant. RIP
This makes me sad, she was amazing
Awww damn it. She was truly brilliant in everything I’ve ever seen her in. Not just good or even great, but she defined every role she ever had. Any remakes will attempt to match her and fail in the attempt.
I knew we wouldn’t be honoured to have her for too much longer in our lives but she made every moment sparkle.
She played and older woman role for all my life and she kicked ass
I’ll always remember her as the acid-tongued Dowager Countess in Downton Abbey.
After a Turkish diplomat passes away at the Abbey:
>Well, it would happen to a foreigner. Typical.
>Don’t be ridiculous.
>I’m not being ridiculous! No Englishman would dream of dying in someone else’s home.
Oh no. It was going to happen at some stage but still. What a fucking good egg and incredible actor. Major part of people’s childhoods and middle age. She was awesome.
Omg just read a post with someone saying they will be heartbroken when she dies.
I’ll find the post and make sure they never mention anyone again.
Rip Maggie smith.
She’s left us a legacy of brilliant film and tv roles, right across the spectrum. In 100 years time she will still be watched and loved – that’s a lot more than most of us manage so kudos to her and her talent.
Oh no..another legendary star gone! One of my favourites in Harry Potter, RIP.
A true British icon. RIP Maggie. 💔💔
Rest in peace 🕯️
I guess she had a defective pounamu just like Ian McKellen.
https://youtu.be/3VavIcYEQZs?si=Ui7tRYESQY6BNXjE
Professor Mc-gone-agol….
Loved her in many films, but my favourite of hers was The Lady in the Van. RIP Dame Maggie. ❤️