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

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

British actress Dame Maggie Smith, known for her roles in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, breathed her last at the age of 89. Her sons, on Friday, confirmed her demise in a heartfelt statement. Smith's family stated that she died peacefully in Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, surrounded by her close friends and family.

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

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.

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.