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Maggie Smith, who won an Oscar for The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie in 1969 and won new fans in the 21st century as the dowager Countess of Grantham in Downton Abbey, has died, her publicist said Friday, September 27. She was 89.

Jean Brodie brought her the Academy Award for best actress and the British Academy (BAFTA) award as well in 1969. Smith added a supporting actress Oscar for California Suite in 1978.

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She was frequently rated the preeminent British actress of a generation which included Vanessa Redgrave and Judi Dench.{ai:summary}British actress Dame Maggie Smith, known for her Oscar-winning roles in "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" and "California Suite," has died at the age of 89. Her publicist announced her passing on September 27. Smith gained widespread recognition in the 21st century for her role as the dowager Countess of Grantham in "Downton Abbey." #culture

British actress Dame Maggie Smith has died aged 89

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