Dame Maggie Smith's Unlikely Life

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Dame Maggie Smith lamented how Downton Abbey changed her off-screen life

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Dame Maggie Smith was a national treasure with multiple awards under her belt.

She lamented no longer being able to walk down the street without being stopped by fans.

Dame Maggie played the Dowager Countess of Grantham in ITV drama Downton Abbey .

'She loved kids recognising her from Harry Potter ," said director Nick Hynter .

Miriam Margolyes , who played Professor Sprout in Harry Potter , said Dame Maggie had a "glint of mischief" She said she was scared of her but forgave someone for being the best of the best can't you, if they've got a bit of a temper.

Dame Maggie remained famously private throughout her career.

She was known for never turning up on set without memorising her lines.

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