Maggie Smith, the stern Professor McGonagall in the "Harry Potter" movie franchise and the tart-tongued Dowager Countess on "Downton Abbey," has died, her publicist told The Associated Press.

British actress Dame Maggie Smith, who won two Academy Awards, four Emmys and one Tony, among countless other accolades, died on Friday. She was 89.

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, at the age of 89.

Tributes quickly began to pour in after the death of "Downton Abbey" and "Harry Potter" actress Maggie Smith. Smith died "peacefully" in her sleep Friday.

Dame Maggie Smith, the versatile, decorated English actress who made an indelible impression on generations of fans for iconic performances in everything from the Harry Potter franchise to Downton Abbey,

The cast of "Harry Potter," including Rupert Grint and Emma Watson, remember Maggie Smith with sweet tributes.

On Saturday, September 28, guests gathered outside of Hogwarts Castle to raise their wands and honor the passing of Dame Maggie Smith. Wands Up for Dame Maggie Smith In a TikTok video shared by sarah.