Throughout her career, this iconic figure from British theater and cinema took home two Oscars: one for The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie in 1970 and another for California Suite in 1979.
She was nominated four more times and won eight Bafta prizes.
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Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin, her sons, released the following statement: “We must announce Dame Maggie Smith’s passing with deep grief.
“She died quietly this morning, Friday, September 27, at the hospital. A deeply private individual, she passed away surrounded by loved ones.
She leaves behind two sons and five devoted grandkids who are inconsolable over the passing of their remarkable grandma and mother.
We would want to use this chance to express our gratitude to the amazing personnel at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for their unwavering warmth and care throughout her dying 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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