Rupert Grint has paid an emotional tribute to his Harry Potter co-star Dame Maggie Smith and said he is ‘heartbroken to hear the news,’ following her death at age 89.
It was revealed that the Downtown Abbey actress passed away inside a hospital on Friday morning – and prompted a flood of tributes as celebrities and fans mourned the heartbreaking loss.
The 36-year-old actor, who played Ron Weasley in the wizarding franchise, posted his own heartfelt tribute to his main Instagram grid on Saturday.
He shared a moving message about growing up working on the film series alongside Dame Maggie, who played Professor McGonagall in all eight movies.
Rupert quipped: ‘Heartbroken to hear about Maggie. She was so special, always hilarious and always kind.
Rupert Grint has paid an emotional tribute to his Harry Potter co-star Dame Maggie Smith following her death at age 89 on Friday (pictured at a premiere in 2009)
He shared a moving message about growing up working on…