Maggie Smith had emotional retirement conversation on 'Downton Abbey' set before death at 89
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Maggie Smith, a celebrated British actress renowned for her roles in 'Downton Abbey' and 'Harry Potter,' initially planned to retire after her last film, only to take on another role shortly after.
During a candid conversation with co-star Dominic West, Maggie expressed her intent to retire from acting altogether, declaring, 'That's it. I'm not going to do any more,' a statement that struck West as profoundly emotional.
Despite declaring her retirement after filming 'Downton Abbey: A New Era,' Maggie Smith surprised her co-star Dominic West by revealing she had booked another film role, demonstrating her enduring passion for acting.
Dominic West described the moment he learned of Maggie's plans to stop acting as 'witnessing history,' emphasizing the emotional weight of the conversation with a legendary actress.
Read at New York Post
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