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Maggie Smith, a star of ‘Downton Abbey’ and ‘Harry Potter’, died at 89.

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Smith, well known for her work in ‘Downton Abbey’ and ‘Harry Potter,’ died “peacefully” on September 27.

Maggie Smith, a legendary actress, has died. She was 89.

“It is with tremendous regret that we must announce the passing of Dame Maggie Smith,” Chris larkin and Toby Stephens wrote in a statement to Fox News Digital via Smith’s publicist, Clair Dobbs, on Friday. “She passed away gently in hospital early this morning, Friday, September 27th.”

Actress Maggie Smith

Actress Dame Maggie Smith is seen in Leicester Square in London on Feb. 17, 2015. (REUTERS/Peter Nicholls)

“A very private person, she was among friends and relatives at the end,” the statement read. “She leaves two sons and five adoring grandchildren who are heartbroken by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandma. We would want to take this opportunity to thank the great staff at Chelsea and Westminster Hospitals for their unwavering care and kindness throughout her dying days.”

“We appreciate you for all of your wonderful thoughts and support, and please respect our privacy at this time,” the statement said.

The Oscar-winning actress was born in Ilford, England, in 1934. She was best recognized for her appearances as Violet Crawley in “Downton Abbey” and Professor Minerva McGonagall in the “Harry Potter” films.

Maggie Smith poses for photos

M000000aggie Smith died “peacefully” on Sept. 27. (John Hayes / Jenny Lewis)

Smith launched her career in 1952, when she played Viola in “Twelfth Night” at the Oxford Playhouse. She made her Broadway debut in 1956, playing several roles in “New Faces of ’56” at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.

That same year, Smith made her debut in the film “Child in the House.” In 1959, she earned her first British Academy Film Award nomination for her role in “Nowehere to Go.”

Smith received her first Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role in “Othello” in 1965. Four years later, she received the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in the 1969 film “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie.”

Young Maggie Smith in a photo

Maggie Smith was best known for her roles as Violet Crawley in “Downton Abbey” and Professor Minerva McGonagall in the “Harry Potter” films. (Photo courtesy: Representative for Maggie Smith )

Throughout her 60-year career, Smith appeared in a variety of films, television shows, and theater productions. She has received two Academy Awards, four Golden Globes, four Emmys, five Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a Tony Award.

Smith married Beverley Cross until his death in March 1998.

Smith leaves behind two sons, Chris Stephens and Toby Larkin, whom she had with her ex-husband, actor Robert Stephens, as well as five grandkids.

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