News of Smith’s death was confirmed by her sons, Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin. “It is with great sadness we have to announce the death of Dame Maggie Smith. She passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning, Friday 27th September,” they said in a statement.

Sir Michael Gambon dies: his best on screen roles, from Dumbledore to Maigret - The legendary stage actor, known as The Great Gambon, has starred in everything from Doctor Who to Cranford, and from Go

Sir Michael Gambon has died. The Harry Potter actor passed away in hospital at the age of 82 with his family by his side after contracting pneumonia, his wife and son have announced. A statement issued on behalf of the family said: “We are devastated to announce the loss of Sir Michael Gambon.