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King Charles, Whoopi Goldberg, More pay tribute

Vaseline September 27, 2024

In the hours Following the news of Maggie Smith’s death at the age of 89, many of the two-time Oscar winner’s friends, including King Charles, Whoopi Goldberg, Viola Davis and the actress Harry Potter castmates, have shared touching tributes to the artist on social media.

Her sons Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin announced her death in a statement Rolling stone On Friday, she said she died in hospital with “friends and family” by her side, who were “devastated by the loss of their special mother and grandmother.” No cause of death was given.

In a statement on the royal family’s X account, King Charles wrote that he and Queen Camilla were “deeply saddened” by Smith’s death. “As the curtain falls on a national treasure, we join everyone around the world in remembering with the greatest admiration and affection her many wonderful performances and her warmth and humor that shone both on and off screen,” the King of England said. wrote.

A message of condolence from His Majesty The King following the passing of Dame Maggie Smith. pic.twitter.com/SiKw8EEHva

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 27, 2024

Whoopi Goldberg – who co-starred with Smith in two films Sister Act films and previously said she would only reprise that film role with Smith – calling her “unique” on Instagram. “Maggie Smith was a wonderful woman and a brilliant actress. I still can’t believe I was lucky enough to work with this one-of-a-kind,” Goldberg wrote. “My sincere condolences go out to the family…RIP.”

Viola Davis praised Smith for “defying the expectations of age” in a moving tribute. “The end of an era of pure definition of what it means to be an actor. You created characters that clung to us, moved us, entertained us…made us look inward,” she wrote in part. “You were greatness personified Dame Maggie Smith.”

Smith’s Harry Potter co-star Bonnie Wright, who played Ginny Weasly in the franchise, posted a statement on her Instagram, writing: “Our much loved and respected Head of Gryffindor House ❤️ you will be so missed by the Harry Potter community.”

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Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes said in a statement against The Hollywood Reporter that “Maggie Smith was truly a wonderful actress, and we were more than fortunate to be part of the final act in her amazing career. She was a joy to write for, subtle, layered, intelligent, funny and heartbreaking. Working with her has been the greatest privilege of my career and I will never forget her.”

George Takei remembered the actress’ roles as Dowager Countess Abbey in the center and Professor McGonagall Harry Potter, called her a ‘great star of screen and stage’. In a short post, Mia Farrow called the actress “irreplaceable, magnificent“, and Piers Morgan called her a “magnificent lady” who was “entertaining, sharp and witty off-screen as she was (on) it.”

Saddened to hear Dame Maggie Smith has passed. I had the unforgettable experience of working with her; sharing a two-shot was like being paired with a lion. She could eat anyone alive, and often did. But funny, and great company. And suffered no fools. We will never see another.… pic.twitter.com/wjJCL7FqWf

— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) September 27, 2024

Rob Lowe also detailed his experience working with the actress on the TV adaptation of Suddenly, last summer as an ‘unforgettable experience’.

“Sharing a two-shot was like being paired with a lion. She could eat anyone alive, and often did. But funny and good company,” he added. ‘And suffer no fools. We will never see another again.”

Smith received Damehood for her contribution to British stage and film during her lifetime, winning the Academy Award twice during a career spanning more than 70 years. After her first Oscar nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in 1966 OthelloSmith won Best Actress in a Leading Role four years later for 1969 The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie.

Smith would receive four more Oscar nominations in the following decades, winning again for Best Supporting Actress for 1978. California suite. Her last Oscar nod was in the same category for 2001 Gosford Park.