Maggie Smith, an acting giant who became beloved to younger generations through her work on the "Harry Potter" films and "Downton Abbey" TV Series, is dead at 89, according to The Associated Press. Smith won two Academy Awards: Best Actress for 1969's "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" and Best Supporting Actress for 1978's "California Suite.

Maggie Smith, the British actress known for her roles in the "Harry Potter" film franchise" and "Downton Abbey," has died at 89.

Maggie Smith, who won an Oscar for “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” in 1969 and won new fans in the 21st century as the dowager Countess of Grantham in “Downton Abbey,” has died at 89

She was 89 years old. A cause of death was not shared, but sons Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin said "she passed away peacefully in a hospital." Stephens and Larkin released a statement announcing her passing.

Dame Maggie Smith, the revered and legendary actress who enjoyed a more than six-decade career, has died at the age of 89, her sons announced on Friday. The Downton Abbey and Harry Potter star's sons Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens shared a statement via their publicist,

Actress Dame Maggie Smith wey be legend of British stage and screen, bin win two Oscars during her career - for The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie for 1970 and California Suite for 1979.

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.