This Morning star leads the tributes to Harry Potter star Dame Maggie Smith as she dies age 89

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09/27/2024 09:33 AM

GYLES Brandreth has led tributes to Dame Maggie Smith as she dies aged 89.

The beloved actress played Professor Minerva McGonagall in blockbuster film franchise Harry Potter.

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Maggie was also well-known for bringing her scathing wit to other roles, including as Violet Crawley in Downton Abbey.

Her sons Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens said she died in hospital early this morning.

Following the news, tributes have started to pour in, with This Morning’s Gyles Brandreth leading them.

Taking to social media, he said: “The saddest news: the death of Dame Maggie Smith marks the end of a golden era & a quite extraordinary life. She was a truly great actress, "one of the greats" & simply the best company: wise, witty, waspish, wonderful. One of a kind in every way & consequently irreplaceable.”

Actor and comedian Omid Djalili said: “We've lost one the best today. RIP Maggie Smith.”

This Morning star leads the tributes to Harry Potter star Dame Maggie Smith as she dies age 89

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