Maggie Smith, actress known for 'Downton Abbey' and 'Harry Potter,' dies at 89

Dame Maggie Smith , the trailblazing British actress best known for her starring roles in " Harry Potter " and " Downton Abbey ," has died at 89, according to reports.

Smith's two sons Chris Larkin and Toby Stephen said in a statement that their mother died Friday at a London hospital, according to the BBC and the Associated Press .

"She leaves two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother," the siblings said in a statement.

Her career spanned generations and countless memorable roles, including an Academy Award in 1969 for "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" and another Oscar in 1978 for her performance in "California Suite ."

She also starred in the BBC miniseries "Downton Abbey" and as Professor Minerva McGonagall in the "Harry Potter" film franchise.

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