Maggie Smith as Violet Crawley in Downton Abbey
After news broke this morning, Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville led tributes being paid to the late Dame Maggie Smith, labeling her as a"true legend of her generation." In a statement, Bonneville, who plays Robert Crawley, the son of Smith's Dowager Countess, Violet, offered heartfelt condolences to her family."Anyone who ever shared a scene with Maggie will attest to her sharp eye, sharp wit and formidable talent," he said.
Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes, who had also worked with Smith on Gosford Park, written by Fellowes, penned a beautiful statement paying tribute. “Maggie Smith was a truly great actress and we were more than fortunate to be part of the last act in her stellar career. She was a joy to write for, subtle, many-layered, intelligent, funny and heart-breaking. Working with her has been the greatest privilege of my career, and I will never forget her.”
Who Else Has Paid Tribute to Maggie Smith? Individuals as varied as Rob Lowe, Kristin Scott Thomas, Whoopi Goldberg, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and even King Charles have released messages.
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