Behind the Scenes: Maggie Smith's Personal Struggles While Filming Her Character’s Death in Downton Abbey

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Behind the Scenes: Maggie Smith's Personal Struggles While Filming Her Character’s Death in Downton Abbey

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Behind the Scenes: Maggie Smith's Personal Struggles While Filming Her Character’s Death in Downton Abbey

As a devoted fan of Downton Abbey, I have often found myself entranced by the complexities of the characters that live and breathe within the grand walls of Highclere Castle.

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But of all the characters, it was the formidable yet beloved Dowager Countess of Grantham, portrayed by the legendary Maggie Smith, who captured my heart the most. As the series drew to a close, fans were heartbroken by the thought of saying goodbye to the iconic matriarch.

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