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Maggie Smith died this Friday, September 27 at the age of 89. A huge actress, she was recognized by everyone. Even from the Queen of England Elizabeth II who gave him a priceless gift 10 years ago.
Maggie Smith is no more: What is this magnificent gift that Queen Elizabeth II gave her almost 10 years ago to the day?
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The news has just fallen and it will not please Harry Potter fans. Maggie Smith, famous interpreter of the character of Professor McGonagall at Hogwarts, has died at the age of 89. If her career was undeniably marked by her role in the saga, she was also known for playing the acerbic grandmother in the Downton Abbey series. But not only that. Rewarded in particular for two Oscars, three Golden Globes and six Baftasthe actress whose career lasted more than 50 years will have marked her roles in the theater but also in the cinema thanks to films like Death on the Nile, Hook or Captain Hook’s Revenge, Sister Act et Gosford Park. Among others.
“She passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning“announced his sons Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens. “She was a very private person, but she was with her friends and family at the end of her life. She leaves two loving sons and five grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother.”they added. Desired until the very end by professionals in the profession, her example thus allows us to thwart (a little) the idea according to which actresses are no longer asked to work after a certain age.
Maggie Smith close to Queen Elizabeth II?
Throughout her career, Maggie Smith will have the chance and honor to meet Queen Elizabeth II on several occasions. And in particular for two extremely important facts which had a major role in the life of the actress. Indeed, in 1990, Maggie Smith was elevated to the rank of Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE), for “services to the performing arts”. But that’s not all. October 17, 2014, i.e. almost ten years ago to the daythe one who played Violet Crawley was once again honored by the Queen by receiving the title of Companion of Honor. This title, which is similar to that of Knight of Arts and Letters in France, is a recognition for services rendered to the country in the field of the arts. It is therefore this beautiful gift that Maggie Smith received from Queen Elizabeth II during a magnificent ceremony (see slideshow ) where she was dressed for the occasion in a splendid black ensemble.
Maggie Smith survived breast cancer diagnosed in 2007. She was among the last “great” multi-awarded actresses. We will miss her.
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