Dame Maggie Smith has died in hospital, her sons Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens said.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.

Dame Maggie Smith has died in hospital, her sons Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens said.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.