Beloved Actress, Downton Abbey Star, Maggie Smith Dies at 89
Renowned British actress Maggie Smith, best known for her Oscar-winning role in “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” and her portrayal of the Dowager Countess of Grantham in the popular television series “Downton Abbey,” has passed away at the age of 89, according to a statement from her publicist on Friday. Smith, a celebrated figure in the world of acting, was often considered the leading British actress of her generation, a group that included other …