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 ...

The star of screen and stage, who died in hospital on Friday aged 89, portrayed Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham ...

Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes has said Maggie Smith was a "blessing in my life" as he recalled her wit and kindness ...

She was a multi award-winning actress - but Dame Maggie Smith never loved the limelight.

King Charles has expressed his deep sorrow following the passing of renowned British actress Maggie Smith, who died at the ...