Dame Maggie Smith passed away at the age of 89 on 27 September 2024, and it’s been revealed that the star had an impressive fortune at the time of her death, totalling £15,977,325.
The late actress has left much of her fortune, which includes a five-bedroom West Sussex farmhouse called Douglas Lake Farm, to her two children, Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens. Both of the star’s children followed her into acting.
The actress welcomed her children with thespian Robert Stephens, who died in 1995. Maggie’s second husband was the playwright Beverley Cross, who died in 1998.
Maggie’s will stipulates that copyright, royalties and unpublished works that she inherited following Beverley’s death are to be divided between her own children, as well as Beverley’s children that he had from a previous relationship.
Alongside her two sons, the late actress was a grandmother-of-five, with Chris welcoming daughter Daisy and son Nathaniel, while Toby is a dad to Eli, Tallulah and Kura.
With both of her sons being jobbing actors, Maggie often fulfilled her role as a doting grandmother hosting her grandchildren when their parents were unavailable.
Dame Maggie Smith’s death and life
The star’s death was confirmed by her sons, with the 89-year-old dying in hospital. In a statement issued via their publicist, they said: “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 by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother.”
The statement concluded: “We would like to take this opportunity to thank the wonderful staff at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for their care and unstinting kindness during her final days. We thank you for all your kind messages and support and ask that you respect our privacy at this time.”
Maggie starred as resident powerhouse Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham in the Downton Abbey franchise. As well as returning in the subsequent movies, the actress was also famed for her role as Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter film series.
© SkyAmong her many roles, Maggie has appeared in Gosford Park, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and The Lady in the Van.
The star’s incredible career saw her win many plaudits, and she was one of the rare thespians to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting, which is for those who have won an Academy Award, Emmy and Tony for their acting.
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