Toni Collette shares her heartbreak as she leads the Australian stars paying tribute to Dame Maggie Smith after the legendary Harry Potter actress' death aged 89 READ MORE: Daniel Radcliffe breaks silence on Dame Maggie Smith's death as Harry Potter actor mourns loss of his co-star By Kate Dennett For Daily Mail Australia Published: 19:11 EDT, 27 September 2024 | Updated: 19:11 EDT, 27 September 2024 e-mail View comments Toni Collette has shared a touching tribute to Dame Maggie Smith after the legendary actress' death at the age of 89. The British Downton Abbey star died in hospital on Friday morning after an incredible 70-year acting career, her family confirmed. Actress Toni, 51, has lead the Australian stars in paying tribute to Dame Maggie as she took to Instagram to share some heartfelt words.
The Hereditary star described the esteemed actress as a 'force' as she shared her devastation in an emotional post alongside a photograph of Maggie. 'Maggie Smith has left us. My god, she was a force,' Toni penned alongside love heart, praying hands and star emojis.
She also shared further photographs of Dame Maggie and interviews from over the years as she remembered the Downtown Abbey actress. Aussie model Simone Holtznagel also took to her Instagram to share a snap of Dame Maggie posing for a fashion campaign for Loewe, in what would end up being her last photograph. Dame Maggie was named as the face of the luxury Spanish fashion house in October 2023 and delighted fans by mode.
