Actress renowned for her role in "Harry Potter," Maggie Smith, has passed away.

Actress renowned for her role in "Harry Potter," Maggie Smith, has passed away.

British thespian Maggie Smith has bid farewell, her representation confirmed. Initial reports on the demise of the 89-year-old did not disclose the underlying reason. Smith was renowned as one of the most distinguished British actresses of her time, regularly compared to Vanessa Redgrave and Judi Dench.

In 1969, she clinched the Best Actress Oscar for her part in the drama "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie," also bagging numerous British film awards. She was awarded the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her performance in the 1978 film "California Suite." Smith garnered a new fanbase with her later roles in the series "Downton Abbey" and the "Harry Potter" franchise.

Despite the accolades and enduring fame, Maggie Smith shared, "I'm not going to do any more films," indicating her retirement from acting later in her life. This declaration came as a surprise to her numerous fans, who had grown accustomed to her captivating performances.

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