Acting legend Dame Maggie Smith dies at 89,

Maggie Smith and DameDame Ma Judi Dench starred together in films including A Room With a View and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.

Actress Dame Maggie Smith, known for the Harry Potter films and Downton Abbey, has died at the age of 89, her family has said.

A legend of British stage and screen, she won two Oscars during her career - for The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie in 1970 and California Suite in 1979.

She had four other nominations, and received seven Bafta awards.

Leading the tributes, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Dame Maggie, see more......