Yahoo Lifestyle Maggie Smith's Memory Honored With Social Media Tributes
Maggie Smith’s death on Friday in London at the age of 89 inspired many of the two-time Oscar winner’s fans and co-workers to share tributes on social media.
Among those paying their respects was Smith’s “Sister Act” co-star Whoopi Goldberg, who celebrated the British actor with an Instagram post:
“Maggie Smith was a great woman and a brilliant actress. I still can’t believe I was lucky enough to work with the ‘one-of-a-kind’. My heartfelt condolences go out to the family…RIP,” she wrote.
The official Harry Potter Instagram page also celebrated Smith’s portrayal of Professor Minerva McGonagall in all eight films, saying, “Her quick wit and formidable presence as the Head of Gryffindor House made sure Hogwarts was always in safe hands.”
Other tributes followed on X, formerly Twitter, including current British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his predecessor, Rishi Sunak.
Dame Maggie Smith introduced us to new worlds with the countless stories she acted over her long career.
She was beloved by so many for her great talent, becoming a true national treasure whose work will be cherished for generations to come.
Our thoughts are with her family and…— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) September 27, 2024
Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dame Maggie Smith - an icon of the stage and screen.
She touched many lives across many generations with her incredible performances. Rest in peace.— Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) September 27, 2024
Others paid their respects as well.
Saddened to hear Dame Maggie Smith has passed. I had the unforgettable experience of working with her; sharing a two-shot was like being paired with a lion. She could eat anyone alive, and often did. But funny, and great company. And suffered no fools. We will never see another.… pic.twitter.com/wjJCL7FqWf
— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) September 27, 2024
A grand star of screen and stage has departed. Maggie Smith, known most recently for her unforgettable roles as the Dowager Countess in Downton Abbey and as Professor McGonagall in the Harry Potter films, passed away at age 89. Fans both old and young shall miss her dearly.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) September 27, 2024
Awful news. The irreplaceable, magnificent Maggie Smith has died https://t.co/LnFJ8YZbuM
— Mia Farrow 🏳️🌈 🌻🇺🇸💙 (@MiaFarrow) September 27, 2024
A true British icon. Thank you for everything, Dame Maggie Smith. pic.twitter.com/FM3aQjv5Rq
— Downton Abbey (@DowntonAbbey) September 27, 2024
RIP Dame Maggie Smith.
Magnificent actress, magnificent lady. As entertaining, sharp and witty off screen as she was off it. A very very sad loss for Britain. pic.twitter.com/9KaVxl5N0D— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 27, 2024
