Actress Maggie Smith died “peacefully” on September 27, and Hollywood didn’t hesitate to pay tribute.

Daniel Radcliffe, Smith’s “Harry Potter” co-star, issued a statement honoring the star, who played Professor Minerva McGonagall, the head of Gryffindor House, in the franchise.

“The first time I met Maggie Smith, I was nine years old and we were reading scenes for ‘David Copperfield,’ which was my first job. I knew next to nothing about her, except that my parents were impressed by the fact that I would work with her,” Radcliffe said in a statement to Variety.

Maggie Smith spent sixty years in the film and television industry. (John Hayes/Jenny Lewis)

‘The other thing I knew about her was that she was a Lady, so the first thing I asked her when we met was, ‘Do you want me to call you Lady?’ whereupon she laughed and said something to the effect of ‘don’t be ridiculous!’ I remember being nervous to meet her and she immediately put me at ease. She was incredibly kind to me during that shoot, and after that I was lucky enough to continue working with her for another ten years on the “Harry Potter” films.

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“She had a fierce intellect, a wonderfully sharp tongue, could intimidate and charm at the same time and was, as anyone will tell you, extremely funny. I will always consider myself incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with her, and to spend time with her on set. The word legend is overused, but if it applies to anyone in our industry, it applies to her.

King Charles III honored Smith in a statement to GBN on Friday.

“The word legend is overused, but if it applies to anyone in our industry, it applies to her. Thank you Maggie.”

–Daniel Radcliffe

“My wife and I were deeply saddened to hear of the death of Dame Maggie Smith. As the curtain falls on a national treasure, we join everyone around the world in remembering with the deepest admiration and affection her many great performances, and her warmth and humor that radiated both on and off stage,” his statement said.

Hugh Bonneville, who co-starred with Smith in “Downton Abbey,” said in a statement to The Associated Press: “Anyone who has ever shared a scene with Maggie will attest to her keen eye, sharp humor and formidable talent. her generation and will happily live on in so many wonderful film performances. My condolences to her boys and the rest of the family.”

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George Takei wrote: “A great star of film and stage has left. Maggie Smith, most recently known for her unforgettable roles as the Dowager Countess in Downton Abbey and as Professor McGonagall in the Harry Potter films, has died aged 89 “Fans both old and young will miss her very much.”

Ariana Grande shared a photo of Smith to her Instagram Story and it included several hearts and infinity signs.

“Maggie Smith was an amazing woman and a brilliant actress. I still can’t believe I was lucky enough to work with this one-of-a-kind. My sincere condolences go out to the family… RIP,” Whoopi Goldberg, who co-starred with Smith in “Sister Act,” wrote on Instagram.

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Smith’s sons, Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens, released a statement to Fox News Digital through Smith’s publicist Clair Dobbs on Friday, announcing the actress’ death.

“It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of Dame Maggie Smith. She passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning, Friday, September 27,” the statement said.

Maggie Smith died ‘peacefully’ at the age of 89. (Jenny Lewis)

“She was an intensely private person and at the end she was with friends and family,” the statement continued. “She leaves behind two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their special mother and grandmother. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the wonderful staff at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for their care and continued kindness during her final days.

“We thank you for all your kind messages and support and ask that you respect our privacy at this time.”

Born in Ilford, England, In 1934, the Oscar Award-winning actress was best known for her roles as Violet Crawley in “Downton Abbey” and Professor Minerva McGonagall in “Harry Potter.” movies.

Dame Maggie Smith was known for her roles in ‘Downton Abbey’ and ‘Harry Potter’. (Reuters/Peter Nicholls)

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Smith began her career in 1952, when she appeared as Viola in “Twelfth Night” at the Oxford Playhouse. She made her Broadway debut in 1956 with several roles in “New Faces of ’56” at the Ethel Barrymore Theater.

That same year, Smith appeared in her first film, ‘Child in the House’. In 1959, she received her first British Academy Film Award nomination for her role in ‘Nowehere to Go’.

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Smith earned her first Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in “Othello” in 1965. Four years later, she won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in the 1969 film “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie.”

Maggie Smith received tributes from colleagues in Hollywood and around the world. (Representative for Maggie Smith)

Throughout her 60-year career, Smith appeared in several films, TV shows and theater productions. She has won two Academy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, four Emmy Awards, five Screen Actors Guild Awards and a Tony Award.

Smith was married to Beverley Cross until his death in March 1998.

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Smith is survived by her two sons, Chris Stephens and Toby Larkin, whom she shared with her ex-husband, actor Robert Stephens, and five grandchildren.

The Associated Press contributed to this report