In addition to her role in the beloved franchise as Professor Minerva McGonagall, the actress was also a “Downton Abbey” cast member.

She won two Oscars in her decades-long career and more recently starred in the Harry Potter films and Downton Abbey.

Maggie Smith, one of Britain’s best-known actresses whose long career ranged from starring opposite Laurence Olivier in “Othello” on stage and screen, to roles in “Harry Potter” and “Downton Abbey,” has died.