In 1975 I saw Goddess in Human Form Maggie Smith in Private Lives on Broadway. She brought the audience to their feet within the first MINUTE she was onstage. Without a word. She torqued her body into three disparate pieces as she tried to see the adjoining terrace without herself being seen. A stage moment never to be forgotten.

She worked with Chris in My House in Umbria in 2003. She was awe-inspiring to work beside as an actress, but she also gave us a hangover remedy in Siena after too much prosecco the night before.

And I am left with her heartfelt letter to us about Jesse….

A terrible loss but Maggie Smith leaves us with legendary performances and the memories of a great lady.