RIP legendary actress Maggie Smith, famous for Harry Potter, Downton Abbey, and much more

89-year-old British actress Maggie Smith has passed away at a London hospital, as confirmed by her acting sons Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens. In a statement, they shared that she leaves behind two sons and five adoring grandchildren who are deeply saddened by the loss of such an extraordinary woman, their mother, and grandmother. This information comes from the Associated Press.

Maggie Smith, Star of Stage, Film and ‘Downton Abbey,’ Dies at 89

In a sad turn of events, Maggie Smith – the exceptionally talented actress known for her captivating performances that often outshone others, who received an Oscar for “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” in 1969 and found a new generation of admirers as the Countess of Grantham in “Downton Abbey” and Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter series – passed away on Friday. She was 89 years old.