By Free Republic | Created at 2024-09-27 14:07:38 | Updated at 2024-09-30 19:37:18
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Maggie Smith, star of stage, film and ‘Downton Abbey,’ has died aged 89
NY Post ^ | 09/27/2024 | Associated Press
Posted on 09/27/2024 6:55:58 AM PDT by ChicagoConservative27
LONDON — Maggie Smith, who won an Oscar for “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” in 1969 and won new fans in the 21st century as the dowager Countess of Grantham in “Downton Abbey,” has died, her publicist said Friday. She was 89.
She was frequently rated the preeminent British actress of a generation which included Vanessa Redgrave and Judi Dench.
“Jean Brodie” brought her the Academy Award for best actress and the British Academy (BAFTA) award as well in 1969. Smith added a supporting actress Oscar for “California Suite” in 1978.
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A fine actress. RIP.
To: ChicagoConservative27
2 posted on 09/27/2024 6:58:31 AM PDT by ClearCase_guy (My decisions about people are based almost entirely on skin color. I learned this from Democrats.)
To: ChicagoConservative27
She was wonderful in Downton Abbey. RIP
3 posted on 09/27/2024 7:01:27 AM PDT by NonValueAdded (What is the cost of lies?)
To: ChicagoConservative27
She was in the 1980 movie “Clash of the Titans”.
4 posted on 09/27/2024 7:02:56 AM PDT by Macho MAGA Man (The last two weren't balloons. One was a cylindrical object)
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5 posted on 09/27/2024 7:04:21 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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I loved her as Granny Wendy in Hook. RIP.
6 posted on 09/27/2024 7:06:00 AM PDT by FamiliarFace (I got my own way of livin' But everything gets done With a southern accent Where I come from. TPetty)
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7 posted on 09/27/2024 7:06:53 AM PDT by US_MilitaryRules (#PureBlood )
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Liked her with Michael Caine in California Suite. The soundtrack for that movie is quite good as well.
8 posted on 09/27/2024 7:07:13 AM PDT by OttawaFreeper ("The Gardens was founded by men-sportsmen-who fought for their country" Conn Smythe, 1966 )
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