Maggie Smith, Harry Potter and Downton Abbey Star, Dead at 89
Watch: Maggie Smith Tributes: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson and More Honor Late Actress. The wizarding world has lost an acting legend. Maggie Smith—the award-winning actress known for her roles in the Harry Potter movies and the Downton Abbey franchise, among many other classics—passed away at 89, her family confirmed on Sept. 27.
If Maggie Smith Had Made Her Last Movie Before 1980, She Still Would’ve Had a Dynamic Career
It’s understandable that most movie and TV fans remember Maggie Smith for her dynamic work in the “Harry Potter” films and “Downton Abbey.” More recent and far more widely seen in their time, they are worthy examples of her outstanding work.Fred Hechinger Teases 'Brutal' Fight Scenes Between Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal in 'Gladiator 2' But unknown to even some of the most knowledgeable cinephiles is most of her screen work before the 1980s beyond her two Oscar wins (Best Actress for “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” and Supporting Actress for “California Suite”). Her passing at 89 represents a chance to...
Carolyn Ruth Osborne Reeder (May 18, 1941 — October 19, 2024)
Carolyn Ruth Osborne Reeder, 83, of Trussville, Alabama passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Ascension St. Vincent’s East Hospital in Trussville. She was born May 18, 1941 to William Jennings Bryan and Ruth (O’Bryan) Osborne. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Jennings Osborne of Little Rock, Arkansas. Carolyn was […]