Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDame Maggie Smith left an estate worth almost £16 million to her two sons following her passing at the age of 89 in September 2024. Probate records show the Downton Abbey and Harry Potter star's estate totalled £15,977,325 after deducting just over £25,000 in debts and expenses. Her will specifies that copyrights, royalties and unpublished works she inherited from her late second husband, Beverley Cross, be shared between her sons and his two children, The Telegraph reports.Both of her sons, Christopher and Toby Stephens, followed their parents into the acting profession, securing roles in film and television. The acclaimed actress won two Oscars and four Emmys during a celebrated decades-spanning career.In fullDownton Abbey’s Maggie Smith will revealed as she leaves eight-figure sum after deathMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in