Maggie Smith’s family’s heartbreaking statement in full as her sons bid goodbye to ‘intensely private’ star

 Downton Abbey star Dame Maggie Smith has passed away aged 89 on Friday 27 September surrounded by friends and family. In an emotional statement from her sons Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin, they said: “It is with great sadness we have to announce the death of Dame Maggie Smith. She passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning, Friday 27th September. She passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning, Friday 27th September. Downton Abbey star Dame Maggie Smith has passed away aged 89 on Friday 27 September surrounded by friends and family. In an emotional statement from her sons Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin, they said: “It is with great sadness we have to announce the death of Dame Maggie Smith. She passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning, Friday 27th September. She passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning, Friday 27th September. Ok – Celebrity NewsRead More