The British acting legend passed away "peacefully" in Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London on Friday 27 September. Her sons Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin said in a statement, "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. An intensely private person, she was with friends and family at the end. She leaves two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated…”