Gyles Brandeth is among the celebs paying tribute to veteran star of stage and screen Dame Maggie Smith following her death today at the age of 89

Smith's career in theater and film spanned seven decades.

She was 89 years old.

Her career lasted over seven decades and she was one of Britain's most prolific actresses

The ITV star had a career spanning decades and she appeared in multiple hit films and plays - with star performances in recent years in The Lady in the Van, Quartet and The Secret Garden

Dame Maggie Smith was a fan favourite across her acting career which spanned over decades, while offscreen the Harry Potter and Downton Abbey star was 'intensely private' according to family

The actress was known for her roles in the Harry Potter films, Downton Abbey, and countless other stage and screen performances

Harry Potter movie series actress and Oscar winner Dame Maggie Smith passed away at the age of 89 on Friday.

Acting legend Dame Maggie Smith, who died today aged 89, had spoken out about the complicated health battles she faced during the height of her career, and candidly revealed her thoughts about dying

Downton Abbey actress Dame Maggie Smith previously opened up about her battle with Graves' disease, an autoimmune disorder that can lead to serious health problems including heart failure

The actress died peacefully in hospital

The legendary died in hospital, her family have announced

Dame Maggie Smith, known for her roles in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, has died at the age of 89, her sons have said.

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Iconic British actress Maggie Smith — known globally for her roles in 'Harry Potter' and 'Downton Abbey' — has died at the age of 89

The legendary actress is best known for playing Professor Minerva McGonagall in the eight Harry Potter movies and Violet Crawley, the Dowager Countess of Grantham, in Downton Abbey

Dame Maggie Smith was a fan favourite across her acting career which spanned over decades, while offscreen the Harry Potter and Downton Abbey star was 'intensely private', according to family

The Jersey Lily pub in Whiteladies Road is a tribute to the society beauty and actress

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Her death was announced by her family earlier today.

She was 81 years old.

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