‘Harry Potter’ actress Maggie Smith is dead

Veteran Hollywood actress, Maggie Smith, known for her role in ‘Harry Potter’, has passed away at the age of 89.

Her death was announced by her sons, Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin, her sons, in a statement released in the early hours of Friday.

According to the statement, the film star died “peacefully” at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.

Stephens and Larkin said Smith’s passing left them “devastated and sad” while describing her as an “extraordinary person who is intensely private”.

“It is with great sadness we have to announce the death of Dame Maggie Smith,” the statement reads.

“She passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning, Friday 27th September.

“An intensely private person, she was with friends and family at the end. She leaves two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother.

“We would like to take this opportunity to thank the wonderful staff at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for their care and unstinting kindness during her final days.

“We thank you for all your kind messages and support and ask that you respect our privacy at this time.”

Born in Ilford, England on December 28, 1934, Smith delved into acting in 1952. Her career spanned over 60 years in television, film, and theater.

She featured in over 50 films and won several awards. She won two Oscar awards, eight BAFTA awards, four Emmy awards, two Academy awards, three Golden Globe awards and a Tony award.

In 1967, Smith tied the knot with Robert Stephens. However, they divorced in 1975.

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She then married Alan Beverly Cross and remained with him till he died in 1998.

In 1990, Smith was made a Dame by Queen Elizabeth II for her contributions to the performing arts.