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"She Leaves A Big Hole": How Maggie Smith's Absence Impacted The Downton Abbey Cast While Filming The Grand Finale Reflected On By Star
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"She Leaves A Big Hole": How Maggie Smith's Absence Impacted The Downton Abbey Cast

As fans of Downton Abbey eagerly await the grand finale, the emotional weight of Maggie Smith's absence is felt deeply by the cast and crew. Maggie Smith's portrayal of the iconic Violet Crawley, the Dowager Countess of Grantham, has been a defining element of the show, and her passing has cast a bittersweet shadow over the final chapter of this beloved series.


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A Legacy Left Behind

Joanne Froggatt, who has portrayed Anna Bates since the very first episode of Downton Abbey, shared her reflections on filming The Grand Finale without Maggie Smith.

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