The legendary actress is best known for playing Professor Minerva McGonagall in the eight Harry Potter movies and Violet Crawley, the Dowager Countess of Grantham, in Downton Abbey
Her heartbroken sons confirmed the news in a statement, revealing their devastation at the loss.
She is survived by her two sons and five loving grandchildren and they asked for privacy during their difficult time. Read more: Fair City's David Mitchell on moving to New York, meeting his girlfriend Mary and show return “An intensely private person, she was with friends and family at the end. She leaves two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother.
“We thank you for all your kind messages and support and ask that you respect our privacy at this time.”
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