Downton Abbey star Dame Maggie Smith has confirmed she is 'fine and well at home', despite rumours she was rushed to hospital with a heart scare.
The reports had raised fears the actress would not be fit to film a new series of the hit drama.
Dame Maggie, who plays Violet Crawley in the hit ITV1 period drama, was reportedly admitted to a specialist cardiac unit on Friday, after complaining of severe pains.
The actress underwent a series of emergency tests at the private Wellington Hospital in London, and was discharged later the same day once doctors were confident her condition was stable, the Sunday Mirror had reported.
The reports prompted fears the 77-year-old would have to consider advice from doctors before deciding whether to sign up to the next series, and may not return for the fourth installment at all.
Dame Maggie in beloved by tens of millions of fans of Downton in her role as Dowager Countess of Grantham, the formidable and witty matriarch.
Her future in the series has been plagued with uncertainty as the actor reportedly does not sign contracts in the same way that many of her co-stars do.
Series creator Lord Julian Fellowes revealed earlier this year he would do everything in his power to keep Dame Maggie – who has won two Emmy awards for her role – as part of the drama for as long as she is able.
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