'Never shy on stage, always shy off it' what Dame Maggie Smith was really like
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The Guardian - World
What’s the secret of the supercentenarians? They don’t really exist | Torsten Bell
Many people say they’re living to 100-plus years. But research lauded with an Ig Nobel prize shows some claims are spurious. Earlier this month, an unusual prize ceremony got under way. Five Nobel ...1 hour ago -
Wired - Tech
An ‘iPhone of AI’ Makes No Sense. Jony Ive Needs To Carefully Construct The Whole Damn System
LoveFrom is working with OpenAI to build AI devices that are less “socially disruptive” than the iPhone. But what does that look like? And is Ive looking for absolution or a new computing soul?4 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Dame Maggie Smith was able to live normal life - until Downton Abbey
She was a multi award-winning actress - but Dame Maggie Smith never loved the limelight.6 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Maggie Smith, actor, 1934-2024
Versatile star whose work across eight decades spanned crowd-pleasing comedy, Shakespearean tragedy and wizardry7 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Tributes paid to 'true legend' Dame Maggie Smith
The King and prime minister add tributes to heartfelt memories from co-stars like Daniel Radcliffe.8 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Maggie Smith found a clarity on stage that in some ways surpassed her screen work
Her stage work in the 1970s in Canada gave her a chance to reinvent herself and reach wonderful levels of performance. • Appreciations by Peter Bradshaw and Mark Lawson • A life in pictures ...9 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Maggie Smith, Grande Dame of Stage and Screen, Dies at 89
She earned an extraordinary array of awards, from Oscars to Emmys to a Tony, but she could still go almost everywhere unrecognized. Then came “Downton Abbey.”12 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Designer Michael Marriott: ‘I don’t really like the word “designer”’
An inspirational maker and teacher in London for 30 years, his designs often employ found objects or adapt existing items13 hours ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
Maggie Smith, scene-stealing actor famed for Harry Potter and 'Downton Abbey,' dies at 89
Maggie Smith, who won an Oscar for 1969 film “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” and won new fans in the 21st century as the dowager Countess of Grantham in “Downton Abbey” and Professor Minerva ...18 hours ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Maggie Smith helped redefine what it means to grow old, particularly for women
Maggie Smith never failed to illuminate and astonish. As she aged, she showed us that the face and body may change, but the spirit need not falter.20 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Maggie Smith Was Imperious in the Most Delightful Way
Throughout her career and on “Downton Abbey,” she perfected the role of the commanding Englishwoman with an arrow-sharp wit.21 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Six of Dame Maggie Smith's greatest roles
Here are some of Maggie Smith's most celebrated and revered performances.21 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Mike Newell on Maggie Smith: ‘She never bit me, but if she did bite, you stayed bitten’
Director of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire says formidable actor brought many things to a set, including ‘terror’. • Smith dies aged 89 • Appreciations by Peter Bradshaw and Mark ...22 hours ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Maggie Smith: A Life in Pictures
She had a long, award-winning career as a screen and stage actress, finally becoming a household name with her memorable turn in “Downton Abbey.”22 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Dame Maggie Smith | 60 Minutes Archive
Dame Maggie Smith has died at age 89. In 2013, she spoke to Steve Kroft about acting, aging and the phenomenon of the dowager Countess of Grantham, her "Downton Abbey" character.22 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Maggie Smith, Oscar-winning star of stage and screen, dies aged 89
In a career that began in the 1950s, her roles ranged from Desdemona to Miss Jean Brodie, Virginia Woolf and Minerva McGonagall • Appreciations by Peter Bradshaw and Mark Lawson • A life in ...23 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Stream Maggie Smith’s Greatest Performances
In “Downton Abbey,” “A Room With a View” and dozens of other films and television series, she delighted audiences with her portrayal of sharp, tart-tongued and often wryly funny Englishwomen.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Maggie Smith was the grandest of grande dames – and a true cinematic superstar | Peter Bradshaw
Before she reached a new level of celebrity in the 21st century, Smith had a remarkable big-screen career, channelling her stage presence into the camera whether as Jean Brodie or her tragic, ...Yesterday -
ABC News - Top stories
Dame Maggie Smith, venerable British actress, dies at 89
Maggie Smith, a lauded British actress who starred in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey" has died at the age of 89.Yesterday -
ABC News - Entertainment
A list of Maggie Smith's film appearances
Maggie Smith, who died Friday aged 89, appeared in dozens of films over more than 60 yearsYesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Dame Maggie Smith's career highlights
Dame Maggie Smith, star of the Harry Potter films and Downton Abbey, has died at the age of 89.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
From small stage to big screen, Dame Maggie's moving performances always stole the show
One of Britain's best-loved performers, she was as much at home with comedy as with drama.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Dior and Saint Laurent Struggle With Feminine Strength
Saint Laurent and Dior struggle with the answer.3 days ago