Maggie Smith, one of the most acclaimed British actors of her generation, known for her extraordinary roles spanning stage and screen, has died at the age of 89. The beloved actress, celebrated for performances from the free-spirited Miss Jean Brodie to the sharp-tongued dowager countess in Downton Abbey, passed away on Friday in London. Her family announced her death in a statement released by a publicist, though no specific cause was provided. Smith passed away in a hospital, surrounded by loved ones. Although American audiences were initially unfamiliar with her,…
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