Maggie Smith, acclaimed actress, has died at the age of 89. Beloved by generations of filmgoers for her roles in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, Smith was a multi-talented actor with 70 years in the industry. Her performances established a reputation for arch wit, sophisticated delivery, and effortless shifting from caring and compassionate characters to cold and calculating ones. Her role as Professor Minerva McGonagall cemented her legacy in the minds of many, but cinephiles and theatergoers alike have appreciated decades of her artistic contributions.