Harry Potter Actress Maggie Smith Passes Away

Maggie Smith, the acclaimed actress known for her role as Professor McGonagall in “Harry Potter,” has died at 89, reported The Hollywood Reporter. Over her six-decade career, she won two Academy Awards and four Emmys, notably for her performance as Violet Crawley in “Downton Abbey.” Recognized for her contributions to the arts, she was appointed a Dame in 1989.