The "which famous person died today" thread

[Middedon]

She has truly entertained generations. My 10 year old will even be sad about this one.

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

A lot of people grew up watching her on various films. Harry Potter in particular.

Rest in peace to a proper legend

 

[KS55]

So sad to lose Maggie, a true great. RIP.

 

[Vienna_70]

Weekend World presenter on Sundays for years
(With great theme by Mountain)

Peter Jay: The extraordinary life of 'the cleverest young man in England'

Economist and broadcaster who controversially became the UK ambassador to Washington and launched TV-am.

www.bbc.com

Jim Callaghan's son-in-law, IIRC.

 

[Vienna_70]

Thank you.

R. I. P. Dame Maggie.

Mrs Vienna was a big fan.

 

[Victorinodennistua]

Thank you.

Did she get that drama teachers job after that interview then?

 

[KS55]

Jim Callaghan's son-in-law, IIRC.

Oh, I thought he became our ambassador to the US purely on merit. Silly me.

 

[Vienna_70]

Oh, I thought he became our ambassador to the US purely on merit. Silly me.

No nepotism there, then.

 

[tregyblue61]

R.I.P. Maggie.

What a brilliant actor. Comic timing and delivery of her put downs was something else.

Still enjoy watching her films especially Keeping Mum.

 

[WyongBlue]

Sad to hear of Maggie Smith's passing away, a truly astounding actress of her time R.I.P Maggie Smith............