As soon as the announcement of Dame Maggie Smith's demise was made, the entire nation was in a deep state of shock. King Charles has taken over to the social media to express his grief to the passing away of the Downtown Abbey actress.
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00:00Recognized for her iconic role as Professor Minerva McGonagall of Harry Potter films,
00:05veteran lady Dame Maggie Smith passed away on Friday morning.
00:08The 89-year-old's death announcement on September 27 was made by one of the family members.
00:16As soon as the announcement of her demise was out, the entire nation was in a deep state
00:20of shock.
00:21King Charles has expressed his grief at the passing away of the Downtown Abbey actress.
00:25Releasing a statement, he said that both him and his wife were deeply saddened to learn
00:29about the death news.
00:30As the curtain comes down on a national treasure, we join all those around the world in remembering
00:35with the fondest admiration and affection her many great performances and her warmth
00:40and wit that shone through both of us on that stage.
00:43The statement read further.
00:46The UK monarch also shared a picture where he can be seen talking to Maggie Smith at
00:50the Pride of Britain Awards at London's Grosvenor House Hotel.
00:55Besides the UK King, many celebs like Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Whoopi Goldberg and
01:01other team members also mourned the death of Smith.
01:03Whoopi, one of Smith's co-stars, said,
01:05Maggie Smith was a great woman and a brilliant actress, sharing a picture with her together.
01:10Emma Watson, also saddened by the grief, shared a picture on her Instagram story mentioning
01:15the 89-year-old as a woman Emma was fortunate enough to share screen space with.
01:22The seven-times BAFTA Award winner Maggie Smith was loved for her role in Harry Potter
01:26and was very famous for her pointed wits, hat and stern behaviour towards the young
01:30wizards at Hogwarts.
01:32The British actress has also worked in Downtown Abbey and is widely known for her striking
01:36performance in the same.
01:39Her sons Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin announced the news that read,
01:43It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of Dame Maggie Smith.
01:47She passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning, Friday, September 27.
01:52An intensely private person, she was with friends and family at the end.
01:55She leaves two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary
02:00mother and grandmother.