Harry Potter and Downton Abbey star Maggie Smith dies

Harry Potter and Downton Abbey star Maggie Smith dies

On the morning of September 27, British actress Maggie Smith died – she was 89 years old.

This was reported by her family, BBC reports.

The actress’s sons noted that she “died peacefully in hospital” in London. The cause of death was not specified, but it was pointed out that at the end of her life, Maggie Smith was with her family and close friends.

She is survived by two sons and five grandchildren. The Smith family says they are devastated by the loss.