âHarry Potter,â âDownton Abbeyâ Stars Pay Tribute to Maggie Smith: âOne of the Greatest Actors of Our Timeâ
A grand star of screen and stage has departed. Maggie Smith, known most recently for her unforgettable roles as the Dowager Countess in Downton Abbey and as Professor McGonagall in the Harry Potter films, passed away at age 89. Fans both old and young shall miss her dearly.