Goldberg in 'Sister Act' and its 1993 sequel Dame Maggie Smith wasn't just a costar to Whoopi Goldberg. She was also a friend who, at one point, offered meaningful emotional support. After Smith's death on Sept.

The sad death of Dame Maggie Smith has left the future of Sister Act 3 in doubt, as the star's co-actress Whoopi Goldberg issued a statement about the sequel.

Shortly after Smith's sons, Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin, confirmed the news of her death at age 89 on Friday, Sept. 27, Goldberg shared a heartfelt message about her late Sister Act costar on Instagram, alongside an image of the pair on set of their iconic film.