BBC Breakfast's Charlie Stayt was left in the awkward position of having to say sorry after technical issues marred a segment paying homage to Maggie Smith. During the show, Charlie and his colleague Nina Warhurst were speaking with Lady Fiona Carnarvon about the late Dame Maggie Smith, whose death was made public on 27 September. The world mourned as news broke that Maggie, famed for her roles in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, had died at the age of 89 in hospital.
The tribute was going smoothly as they discussed Lady Carnarvon's cherished recollections of Maggie's time at Highclere Castle, until technical troubles caused a stir. Following the end of their chat, with Nina wishing Lady Carnarvon "happy memories" of the Academy Award-winning actress, Charlie had to step in with an apology. He explained: "Yeah, apologies, a little bit of fallout there on the line, there was a bit of interference", reports the Express .
Charlie quickly reassured viewers, clarifying: "It wasn't you, it was us. It happens sometimes." A sombre statement from Maggie's publicist confirmed the sad news: "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. "An intensely private person, she was with friends and family at the end. She leaves two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother.
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