Harry Potter actor and Oscar-winning star Dame Maggie Smith died on September 27 at the age of 89. Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor, Ananya Panday and other stars paid tribute to the icon with emotional posts on social media.

Priyanka shared a video of the actor on her Instagram story and wrote, “End of an era. Rest in peace Dame Maggie Smith (sic).”

Kareena Kapoor shared a picture of the late actor and wrote ‘Forever in power’ along with a star and a heart emoji. She also quoted Smith from Downton Abbey, saying, “I’m a woman darling. I can be as opposite as I choose.”

Sonam Kapoor shared a picture of the Harry Potter actor and wrote, “What a lady, what a woman and what a life.”

Parineeti Chopra also paid tribute to the veteran actress and called her a ‘legend forever’.

Ananya Panday also showed her respect to the legendary actor with a special tribute on her Instagram story.

Smith’s sons, Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin, shared the heartbreaking news in a statement. It read, “It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dame Maggie Smith. She left us peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital on the morning of September 27. Maggie was an extremely private person and her final moments She was accompanied by those closest to her, leaving behind two sons and five beloved grandchildren, all deeply mourning the loss of their remarkable mother and grandmother.”

Smith was often ranked as the leading British female artist. Of a generation that included Vanessa Redgrave and Judi Dench, with scores of Academy Award nominations and shelves full of acting trophies.