Daniel Radcliffe shares emotional tribute to Harry Potter co-star Maggie Smith as actor dies aged 89

Dame Maggie Smith's death was announced this morning by her family

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has paid tribute to his ‘fierce’ costar of 10 years Dame Maggie Smith.

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On Friday (September 27) morning, Smith’s sons Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin issued a statement announcing that the two-time Oscar winner had died at the age of 89.

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

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