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Writing Smith out of the franchise was as much a practical decision as a narrative choice. The actress, 87, only signed on to each season of the original series on an annual basis, according to producer Gareth Neame — and it was never inevitable that she would stay forever.
In January 1988, Smith was diagnosed with Graves' disease, for which she underwent radiotherapy and optical surgery. In 2007, The Sunday Telegraph disclosed that Smith had been diagnosed with breast cancer. In 2009, she was reported to have made a full recovery.
Dame Margaret Smith (born as Margaret Natalie Smith on 28th December 1934; Ilford, England) known professionally as Maggie Smith, is the actress who plays Violet Crawley in Downton Abbey. Smith made her stage debut in 1952 and has had an extensive, varied career in stage, film and television spanning over sixty years.
Smith reached her widest audience with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) and its numerous sequels, and earned critical acclaim as Dowager Countess of Grantham on the wildly popular series Downton Abbey (ITV/PBS, 2010-16), allowing her the opportunity to impress a whole new generation as she continued to ...
How is Graves' disease treated? There is no cure for Graves' disease, but the following treatments may help manage the condition: Beta-blockers, which may reverse hyperthyroidism symptoms. This medication may slow a rapid heartbeat, reduce perspiration, and help to lower anxiety levels.