Oscar-winning British actor Maggie Smith, a star of stage and screen for more than seven decades, died in hospital in London on Friday, her sons announced, prompting a flood of tributes led by King Charles III.

The King praised Smith's "warmth and wit that shone through both on and off the stage" King Charles and Queen Camilla are remembering Dame Maggie Smith. On Sept. 27, the King released a statement following the distinguished British actress' death at age 89.

The Oscar-winning actress has died in hospital aged 89, with her sons saying they are "devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother". Tributes have come in from her co-stars, leading figures in film and television - and the King and Queen.

Daniel Radcliffe, Rob Lowe, and George Takei were among the celebrities to remember the late actress, who died Friday at 89

The 89-year-old was known for roles in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, and won Oscars for The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie and California Suite.

Harry Potter's Bonnie Wright, Rob Lowe, and George Takei were among the celebrities to remember the late actress, who died Friday at 89

Oscar-winning British actor Maggie Smith, a star of stage and screen for more than seven decades, died in hospital in London on Friday, her sons announced, prompting a flood of

Oscar-winning British actor Maggie Smith, a star of stage and screen for more than seven decades, died in hospital in London on Friday, her sons announced, prompting a flood of

King Charles III joined the wave of public figures who paid tribute to the late Maggie Smith with a personal message released by Buckingham Palace on Friday, Sept. 27. The 75-year-old monarch’s message of condolence came just hours after the Harry Potter actress’ family confirmed the sad news of her passing on Friday morning at 89.

The stars are paying tribute to Maggie Smith's legacy after the actress died on Friday, September 27. She was 89. Smith's two sons, Toby and Chris, confirmed their mother's death in a statement to the BBC.