Emma Watson paid tribute to her Harry Potter costar Maggie Smith after news broke that Smith had passed away at the age of 89.

Emma Watson, who played Hermione Granger, paid a touching tribute to Dame Maggie Smith through her social media platform

Dame Maggie Smith has been honoured in heart-wrenching tributes from Harry Potter co-stars Emma Watson and Rupert Grint. It was announced on Friday that Dame Maggie passed away in hospital at the age of 89. Tributes from friends and fans have been flooding in since.

Harry Potter star Maggie Smith passed away peacefully in hospital at the age of 89, with tributes flooding in for the actress.

Emma Watson has paid tribute to Dame Maggie Smith following her death. The 89-year-old actress passed away this week and Emma - who co-starred with Maggie in the 'Harry Potter' franchise from 2001 to 2011 - took to Instagram to remember the late star.

Emma Watson has penned a heartfelt tribute to her beloved Harry Potter co-star Dame Maggie Smith, following the legendary actress's passing at the age of 89. The Beauty and the Beast starlet took to her Instagram stories section to reflect on

Late Maggie Smith's advice helped Emma Watson overcome her biggest fear, which amerliorated her as a performer.

Early in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, the 1969 film starring Maggie Smith in an Oscar-winning performance, Smith stands in front of a classroom of young teenage girls and informs them that they are her priority.