West End theatres dim their lights in tribute to Dame Maggie Smith Legendary Oscar-winning actress Maggie Smith died last Friday aged 89 By Jose Ramos Published: 18:05 EDT, 1 October 2024 | Updated: 18:37 EDT, 1 October 2024 e-mail 1 View comments The lights of the world's most prestigious and iconic theatres were dimmed tonight in memory of Dame Maggie Smith . As family, friends and fans mourn for the loss of the British iconic actress who died last Friday, the lights of some of renown West End theatres were dimmed in honour of the double Academy Award-winning star A video shared online shows the moment several people stopping to film the minutes when the glittering lights which illuminate the street were momentarily turned off at 7pm. It comes as MailOnline revealed images which showed Dame Maggie was on roaring form during a lunch at Lemonia restaurant in Primrose Hill just seven days before she died.
The two minute switch off was announced on Friday after the death of the 89-year-old beloved star by her sons Chis Larkin and Toby Stephens issued via her publicist. The dimming of the lights is a solemn tradition where the great West End theatres switch off their outside lights for a minute in honour of those who have died. The statement read: 'It is with great sadness we have to announce the death of Dame Maggie Smith.
Theatres in the West End dim their lights in honour of Maggie Smith ❤️ pic.twitter.com/1qnUxXnkhh — Matt Hemley (@MattHemley) October 1, 2024 The light.