Maggie Smith Remembered By Whoopi Goldberg, HARRY POTTER Stars & More

Following the passing of Dame Maggie Smith, tributes from former co-stars and fans have begun to pour in.

Whoopi Goldberg, who worked with Smith on Sister act and its sequel, praised Smith in a touching tribute.

"Maggie Smith was a great woman and a brilliant actress. I still can’t believe I was lucky enough to work with the “one-of-a-kind”. My heartfelt condolences go out to the family…RIP," she wrote on Instagram.

Tony Award-winning composer Marc Shaiman, who produced music for Sister Act, also paid tribute to the icon on his Instagram story.

"I only met Maggie Smith once, at the table read for Sister Act. But then got to write music under her for both that film and The First Wives Club. Being involved with projects that she was a part of made me feel like I had really made it. What a rich life and career she had, and we are all the richer for it. A great loss," he wrote.

The social media accounts for the Harry Potter play, Cursed Child, made a joint statement, praising her contributions to the franchise.

"All of us at Cursed Child are deeply saddened by the passing of Dame Maggie Smith, whose unforgettable performance as Professor McGonagall in the Harry Potter films inspired generations of witches and wizards. Thank you for your remarkable contribution to the magic we all hold dear."

Michelle Dockery, who played Lady Mary Crawley on Downton Abbey, told People that "there was no one quite like Maggie. I feel tremendously lucky to have known such a maverick. She will be deeply missed and my thoughts are with her family."

Fellow Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville, who played the Smith's son, Robert Crawley, also said that “anyone who ever shared a scene with Maggie will attest to her sharp eye, sharp wit and formidable talent. She was a true legend of her generation and thankfully will live on in so many magnificent screen performances. My condolences to her boys and wider family."

Aside from her work in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, Smith's earlier work has also been remembered. A fan shared a clip from a 1975 appearance on The Carol Burnett Show.