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Third ‘Downton Abbey’ Movie to Feature “Meaningful” Tribute to Maggie Smith
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Christy Pina
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Downton Abbey's third film to feature a poignant tribute to the late, iconic Maggie Smith, as the show bids a heartfelt farewell to its beloved matriarch.
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- Downton executive producer Gareth Neame says the loss of Dame Maggie Smith, who played the Dowager Countess, has given the planned tribute 'a real added poignancy'.
- Neame notes that the actors will be 'mourning the matriarch of the show,' making the tribute 'more genuine and more meaningful' for both the characters and the cast.
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