Remembering Maggie Smith on the first Anniversary of her death

By Lori Macatee
London
Last updated on September 27, 2025

Remembering Maggie Smith, One Year Later

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It has been exactly one year since Maggie Smith died in London on September 27, 2024 at the age of 89. As a number of online tributes attest, she was one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Today, fans of Maggie Smith (Harry Potter, Sister Act, Downton Abbey, ...) along with the rest of the film industry have been remembering the iconic woman she was.

Smith, a cultural icon

Born Dame Margaret Natalie Smith in London on December 28, 1934, her career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in British history. Smith was not just a great actress, she was an icon, an all-around inspiration to everyone.

In 2010 she touched the hearts of millions as Violet Crawley in ‘Downton Abbey’. Her legacy continues to grow as new generations of fans are discovering her unique heritage.

It's been one year since the tragic loss of Maggie Smith and her personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although Maggie Smith is no longer physically here, her presence is more powerful than ever. She left a void that has yet to be filled.

In memory of the Late Great Maggie Smith.