September 27, 2024 8:31 PM

British actor Maggie Smith dies aged 89

Britain's Maggie Smith, one of the most acclaimed actors of her generation with a career ranging from Shakespeare to Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, has died aged 89, her family said on Friday. Smith was one of a select few to win the treble of an Oscar, Emmy and Tony during seven decades on stage and screen, becoming a star known for her sharp intelligence and waspish wit. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Smith "introduced us to new worlds with the countless stories she acted over her...