Emma Watson broke her silence following the death of her Harry Potter co-star Dame Maggie Smith. The Downton Abbey actress passed away "peacefully" in hospital on Friday morning (September 27) at the age of 89. The two-time Oscar winner's death has sparked a flood of tributes from celebrities, including Emma who shared a moving tribute to her Instagram Stories.
The 34-year-old, who played Hermione Granger in the beloved movie franchise, shared an image of herself and Maggie during the filming of Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part 2, released in 2011. Emma could be seen smiling as Maggie placed her hand on the side of the actress's face in a sweet moment from behind-the-scenes. "When I was younger I had no idea of Maggie's legend - the woman I was fortunate enough to share space with," Emma wrote.
"It is only as I've become an adult that I've come to appreciate that I shared the screen with a true definition of greatness. The actress continued: "She was real, honest, funny and self-honouring. Maggie, there were a lot of male professors and by God you held your own.
"Thank you for all of your kindness. I'll miss you," she added. Maggie's death was announced by her two sons, Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens, who said: “It is with great sadness we have to announce the death of Dame Maggie Smith.
She passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning, Friday, September 27. “An intensely private person, she was with friends and family at the end. She leaves two sons and.