British actress Maggie Smith, who played Professor McGonagall in Harry Potter, has died

British actress Maggie Smith, known for her roles in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, has died at the age of 89. This was reported by the Sky TV channel, citing her sons.

According to the publication, the actress died in hospital. The cause of death has not been disclosed. "[Maggie Smith] was a very private person, and in the end she was with friends and family. She leaves behind two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother," the family said in a statement.

In addition, the family thanked the staff of Westminster Hospital "for their care and boundless kindness in her final days."

Viewers remember Maggie Smith for her role as the Dowager Countess Violet Crawley in Downton Abbey and Professor Minerva McGonagall in Harry Potter. She is a two-time Academy Award winner, seven-time BAFTA winner, three-time Golden Globe winner, four-time Emmy winner, five-time Screen Actors Guild Award winner, Tony Award winner, and Laurence Olivier Award winner.