Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sonam Kapoor, Parineeti Chopra pay tribute to Harry Potter fame Dame Maggie Smith who passed away at 89

Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sonam Kapoor, Parineeti Chopra pay tribute to Harry Potter fame Dame Maggie Smith who passed away at 89

As a fervent admirer of the illustrious world of cinema, I have had the privilege to witness the transcendent artistry of some of the most remarkable actors and actresses that have graced our screens. Among them, Dame Maggie Smith stands as one of the towering figures who left an indelible mark on my soul, much like the enchanting landscapes she so effortlessly brought to life in her films.


On September 27th, Friday, it was reported that Dame Maggie Smith, who gained fame from Harry Potter, passed away at the age of 89. The announcement of her sudden death was made by her sons, Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens, in a statement, leaving the world stunned. As millions of fans grieved the loss of the Academy Award-winning actress, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sonam Kapoor, and Parineeti Chopra expressed their condolences on social media.

On her Instagram stories, Kareena Kapoor Khan posted an image of Dame Maggie Smith, accompanied by the caption “Forever in Power” with a star and red heart emoji. In addition, she quoted Smith from her British historical drama TV series Downton Abbey, saying, “I am a woman, dear. I can be as independent as I wish.

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Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sonam Kapoor, Parineeti Chopra pay tribute to Harry Potter fame Dame Maggie Smith who passed away at 89

Alongside Kapoor, Ananya Panday paid tribute to the iconic actress by resharing a photo featuring Smith and using a heart emoji. Similarly, Sonam Kapoor, known for her role in Raanjhanaa, shared a post with a picture of Maggie and stated, “What a woman, what a lady, and what a life.” This tribute was echoed by Parineeti Chopra, famously known for her role in Amar Singh Chamkila, who referred to Smith as a “legend forever”.

With a broken heart and numb eyes, Dame Maggie Smith’s sons informed her fans and admirers of her tragic death. In the statement, Larkin and Stephens expressed, “She passed away peacefully in the hospital early this morning, Friday, 27th September. An intensely private person, she was with friends and family at the end. She leaves two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother.”

Upon learning this startling news, fans labeled it as the close of an era, and they were not wrong. Dame was indeed one of the iconic Hollywood figures who achieved great success and left behind a substantial legacy for future generations to draw inspiration from. She is most renowned for her work in various productions such as Murder By Death, the Harry Potter series, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, Sister Act, The First Wives Club, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, A Room with a View, and many more notable projects.

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2024-09-27 22:52