Beloved British actor Maggie Smith, who stole hearts in her portrayal of Downton Abbey’s Violet Crawley and Harry Potter’s Professor Minerva McGonagall, died Friday morning at the age of 89. Smith died peacefully at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London on Sept.

News of Smith’s death was confirmed by her sons, Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin. “It is with great sadness we have to announce the death of Dame Maggie Smith. She passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning, Friday 27th September,” they said in a statement.

Dame Maggie Smith, best known for the Harry Potter films and Downton Abbey, has been remembered as "a true legend" of acting following her death at the age of 89. Tributes have been paid by the King and prime minister,

Britain's Maggie Smith, one of the most acclaimed actors of her generation with a career ranging from Shakespeare to Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, has died aged 89, her family said on Friday. Smith was one of a select few to win the treble of an Oscar,

Dame Maggie Smith, best known for her roles in the Harry Potter films and Downton Abbey, has died at age 89, her family reported to BBC. Smith passed away early on the morning of Sept. 27, her sons, Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin,

Dame Maggie Smith, who has died at the age of 89, brought an incredible range of expression to her roles, winning high praise from directors and fellow actors alike. It was said of her that she never took a role lightly and would often be pacing around at rehearsals going over her lines while the rest of the cast was on a break.

Acting legend Maggie Smith has died at age 89. A two-time Oscar winner, Smith started acting in the 1950s, but was best known for her roles as Professor McGonagall in the "Harry Potter" films and the Dowager Countess on "Downton Abbey.

The Oscar-winning actor, known for her roles as Violet Crawley in 'Downton Abbey' and no-nonsense Professor McGonagall in the 'Harry Potter' films, died Friday.

Dame Maggie Smith has passed away, and heartfelt tributes are pouring in for the late actor. Though her career spanned some 50 years, Smith was perhaps best known by younger generations for her roles as Violet Crawley in Downton Abbey and Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter film franchise.