Maggie Smith, known most recently for her unforgettable roles as the Dowager Countess in Downton Abbey and as Professor McGonagall in the Harry Potter films, passed away at age 89.

Dame Maggie Smith, best known for “Harry Potter” and “Downton Abbey,” died at 89 on Friday. Her sons, actors Toby Stephens, 55, and Chris Larkin, 57, announced the news that same day.

Dame Maggie Smith and Sir Michael Gambon will forever be linked by more than just their work on the “Harry Potter” movies. Perhaps best known in recent years for their portrayals of Professor ...

British actress Dame Maggie Smith, known for her prolific career in roles like Professor McGonagall in the "Harry Potter" series and Violet Crawley in "Downton Abbey," has died, her family ...

Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and more members of the Harry Potter cast are mourning costar Dame Maggie Smith, who died at age 89 on Friday, September 27.

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 on the morning of Friday, Sept. 27 ...

British stage and screen actress Maggie Smith, the “Downton Abbey” and “Harry Potter” star who numbers two Oscars, three Emmys and countless stage awards to her credit, died Friday in ...

The "Harry Potter" community is paying tribute to Maggie Smith following the news of her death. Smith, who died at age 89 on Sept. 27, is being remembered for her work across several TV series and ...

Maggie Smith, Legendary British Stage and ‘Harry Potter’ Star, Dies at 89 She was known for her prolific theatrical career, and later for her portrayal of Professor Minerva McGonagall ...

Wright was just 9 years old when she made her acting debut in “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” She recalled being too young to appreciate the enduring talent Maggie Smith was.

Maggie Smith, who played Professor Minerva McGonagall, died Friday at the age of 89. Here's a look back at some of the actors and actresses from the Harry Potter films who have passed.

The "Harry Potter" community is paying tribute to Maggie Smith following the news of her death. Smith, who died at age 89 on Sept. 27, is being remembered for her work across several TV series and ...