On September 27, 2024, the great actress Dame Margaret Natalie Smith, colloquially known as Maggie Smith, passed away. She was best known for her roles in Downton Abbey and Harry Potter. As a result of her numerous accolades for works in movies, television, and plays, in 1990, Queen Elizabeth named her a Dame for her services to the performing arts.
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Oscar, Emmy, and Tony-winning actress Maggie Smith. Image courtesy of Kirsty Wigglesworth, Associated Press.