Maggie Smith, the masterful, scene-stealing actor who won an Oscar and starred in “Downton Abbey” and the Harry Potter films, died at 89.

Britain's Maggie Smith, one of the most acclaimed actors of her generation with a career ranging from Shakespeare to Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, has died aged 89, her family said on Friday.

Maggie Smith, the British actress known for her roles in the "Harry Potter" film franchise and "Downton Abbey," has died at 89.