Dame Maggie Smith died aged 89 last week (Image: Getty)
Fans of have been deeply moved by a recent heartfelt tribute to the legendary actress, who passed away last week at the age of 89.
Smith was known for her extraordinary career spanning decades, with iconic roles in films like Harry Potter and The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, as well as TV shows like Downton Abbey. Her immense talent and unforgettable performances made her a household name worldwide.
Tragically, Maggie passed away peacefully on Friday, surrounded by her loved ones, with her family announcing the heartbreaking news.
Just yesterday, the West End came together for a poignant tribute to the late Harry Potter star, dimming their lights for two minutes at 7 PM on Tuesday, October 1, in her memory.
The moment was beautifully captured in a clip shared by Hemley, the deputy editor of The Stage, who tweeted, “Theatres in the West End dim their lights in honour of Maggie Smith.”
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Theatres in the West End dim their lights in honour of Maggie Smith ❤️
— Matt Hemley (@MattHemley)
In the comments section, fans were left moved. One person penned: “really appreciate your posting that for the rest of us to see. thank you.” A second person joked: “Thank you for getting soaked to record this moment.”
A third person added: “Thank you for posting. She was lovely & her characters in PBS programs were feisty, direct & lovable.”
Maggie Smith died in hospital on Friday, September 27, her sons Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens announced at the time. They said in a statement: “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.
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The actress tragically passed away on Friday (Image: Getty)
“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.”
Following the sad news, Maggie’s Harry Potter co-stars also paid tribute to the talented actress, with Daniel Radcliffe describing her as possessing a “fierce intellect” and a “gloriously sharp tongue,” while Emma Watson celebrated her “legendary status.”