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.

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

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

King Charles III has paid tribute to late actress Dame Maggie Smith following her death on Friday. The 75-year-old monarch expressed his sadness over the news of the Downton Abbey star's passing - and expressed the sadness of his wife,

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.

My wife and I were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Dame Maggie Smith ,” said Charles. “As the curtain comes down on a national treasure, we join all those around the world in remembering with the fondest admiration and affection her many great performances,