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    King Charles mourns Maggie Smith following the Downton Abbey star’s death

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    King Charles III mourns the loss of legendary British actress Maggie Smith, who died early Friday at the age of 89.

    In a statement from the monarch and his wife Queen Camilla, on

    “My wife and I were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Dame Maggie Smith. As the curtain falls on a national treasure, we join everyone around the world in remembering with the greatest admiration and affection her many great performances and her warmth and wit that shone through both on and off the stage,” Charles wrote.

    Dame Maggie Smith, star of Downton Abbey. and Professor McGonagall in “Harry Potter” dies at the age of 89

    The monarch signed the message about Smith “Charles R.”

    The death of the groundbreaking British actress, best known for her starring roles in “Harry Potter” and “Downton Abbey,” was first announced in a statement from her two sons, Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens. The brothers said Smith died Friday morning in a London hospital.

    “She leaves behind two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother,” the siblings said in a statement, thanking “the wonderful staff at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for their care and tireless kindness throughout her journey.” Graduation.” days.”

    ‘Downton Abbey’ cast members break silence over Maggie Smith’s death

    The cast of “Downtown Abbey” broke their silence on Friday about the loss of the famous British actress.

    Smith played Lady Violet Crawley in the PBS miniseries. Her on-screen character died of illness in the final minutes of “Downton Abbey: A New Era,” a second spin-off film based on the early 20th-century British period drama that ended its six-season run in 2015.

    “Downton” star Michelle Dockery, who played Lady Mary Crawley on the show, said in a statement to People on Friday: “There was no one like Maggie. I feel incredibly lucky to have known such an outsider. We will miss her very much and…” My thoughts are with her family.

    Hugh Bonneville, who also starred in the series, said: “Anyone who has ever shared a scene with Maggie will attest to her keen eye, sharp wit and impressive talent,” adding: “She was a true legend of her generation and luckily will survive.” I have appeared in so many great film performances. My condolences go out to her boys and family.”

    Oscar winner and “The View” host Whoopi Goldberg mourned Smith’s loss with an Instagram photo of the couple, writing that her “Sister Act” co-star was “a great woman and a brilliant actress.” I still can’t believe I was lucky enough to work with the “unique”. My deepest condolences to the family…RIP.”

    Actor Rob Lowe wrote that he was “saddened” by Smith’s death and said working with his “Suddenly, Last Summer” co-star was an “unforgettable experience.” She could eat anyone alive, and often did. And she suffered no fools, Ms. Smith.

    In an interview with The Associated Press, actress Helen Mirren told the AP that “she was without a doubt one of the greatest actresses of the last century” and said: “It’s a very sad day for the entire theater and cinema culture in England.” .”

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