She had a long, award-winning career as a screen and stage actress, finally becoming a household name with her memorable turn in “Downton Abbey.”

Maggie Smith dead at 89 [obituary]: The British actress was far more than a Harry Potter and Downton Abbey fave even as she won new audiences.

Actors, collaborators and fans who worked with Maggie Smith are paying tribute to the award-winning actor, known for her roles in the “Harry Potter” movies and “Downton Abbey.” She died Friday at 89.___“It’s a very sad day for the whole culture of theater and cinema in England. … She was one of the greatest actresses of the past century, without a doubt.” — actor Helen Mirren, in an interview with The Associated Press. “Anyone who ever shared a scene with Maggie will attest to her sharp eye, sharp wit and formidable talent. She was a true legend of her generation and thankfully will live on in so many magnificent screen performances. My condolences to her boys and wider family.” — actor Hugh Bonneville, who starred alongside Smith in “Downton Abbey,” in a statement to the AP.

British actress Maggie Smith, an award-winning Shakespearian actress and double Oscar winner who later appeared in the 'Harry Potter' films, has died aged 89, the BBC reported on Friday.

Maggie Smith leaves behind an impressive legacy on both stage and screen - but these are her very best movies, according to Rotten Tomatoes

Maggie Smith was widely recognised for her sharp-witted performance as Violet Crawley, the Dowager Countess of Grantham, in the series Downton Abbey

LONDON: British actress Maggie Smith, an award-winning Shakespearean actress and double Oscar winner who later appeared in the Harry Potter films, has died aged 89, the BBC reported on Friday (Sep 27). One of the few actors to win the treble of an Oscar (two), Emmy (four), and Tony, Smith's long career sta

According to Rotten Tomatoes (which, of course, shouldn't be the final say in these matters), the late, great Maggie Smith appeared in three perfect movies.

British actress Maggie Smith, a double Oscar winner who appeared on stage, in the Harry Potter films and the Downton Abbey series, has died at aged 89, the BBC reported on Friday.

Maggie Smith, who won an Oscar for “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” in 1969 and won new fans in “Downton Abbey,” has died, her publicist said on Friday. She was 89.

Dame Maggie Smith, who became a Harry Potter legend for her portrayal of Professor Minerva McGonagall, has died peacefully at the age of 89 in hospital surrounded by her family

Dame Maggie Smith, renowned for her roles in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, has died at the age of 89. Her illustrious career, marked by versatility and brilliance, leaves an indelible mark on the entertainment industry.

Smith won two Academy Awards throughout her career and appeared in more than 50 films. Some of her more recent roles were in "Downton Abbey" and "Harry Potter."

Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes has said that working with Maggie Smith was the 'greatest privilege of my career, and I will never forget her'

Daniel Radcliffe is remembering Maggie Smith, who co-starred with him in 'Harry Potter,' in a sweet tribute.

Radcliffe first worked with Dame Maggie in 1999 when he was just nine-years-old on TV mini-series David Copperfield.

Here are some of Maggie Smith's most celebrated and revered performances.

Two-time Oscar winner Maggie Smith died Friday at age 89. Click in find out about 10 films starring the acting legend that film fans can’t miss.

'A showperson is the only person I’ve ever wanted to be,' she said at the awards function