Hello and welcome to MailOnline’s live coverage following the death of Dame Maggie Smith at the age of 89.
The Harry Potter and Downton Abbey star passed away peacefully at hospital early today surrounded by her family.
The two-time Academy Award winner was one of Britain’s most illustrious actresses with a career on stage and screen spanning seven decades.
Stick with our coverage as we bring you the latest tributes to Dame Maggie
