The Hollywood actress, Maggie Smith, known for her role in ‘Harry Potter’, has reportedly died at the age of 89.
The late actress’s sons, Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin, in a statement, disclosed the veteran died “peacefully in the hospital” in the early hours of Friday.
Stephens and Larkin said Smith’s passing left them “devastated and sad” while describing her as an “extraordinary person who is intensely private”.
“It is with great sadness we have to announce the death of Dame Maggie Smith,” the statement reads.
“She passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning, Friday 27th September.
“An intensely private person, she was with friends and family at the end. She leaves two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother.
“We would like to take this opportunity to thank the wonderful staff at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for their care and unstinting kindness during her final days.
“We thank you for all your kind messages and support and ask that you respect our privacy at this time.”