Downton Abbey's final chapter to honor iconic Dowager Countess Maggie Smith with a poignant farewell as the series wraps up its epic run.
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Executive producer Gareth Neame says the departure of Maggie Smith's beloved character has taken on even greater significance following the actress's real-life passing, promising a 'meaningful' tribute.
Downton Abbey 3 will mark the 'end of an era' as the show bids adieu to the Dowager Countess, a character who became a cultural phenomenon and cemented Smith's legendary status in Hollywood.