Dame Maggie Smith, the renowned actress known for her roles in the Harry Potter films and Downton Abbey, has passed away at the age of 89, her family has announced, BBC has reported. She played the role of Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter movies.
A legendary figure of British stage and screen, she earned two Academy Awards in her career, one for The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie in 1970 and another for California Suite in 1979.
