Dame Maggie Smith, who won an Oscar for The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie in 1969 and won new fans in the 21st century as the dowager Countess of Grantham in Downton Abbey, has died, her publicist said Friday. She was 89. Dame Maggie Smith, Veteran Actress Known for Her Roles in ‘Harry Potter,’ ‘Sister Act,’ and ‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,’ Dies at 89.

She was frequently rated the preeminent British actress of a generation which included Vanessa Redgrave and Judi Dench. Michael Gambon, Professor Albus Dumbledore Of Harry Potter, Dies at 82.

Jean Brodie brought her the Academy Award for best actress and the British Academy (BAFTA) award as well in 1969. Smith added a supporting actress Oscar for California Suite in 1978.