Robbie Coltrane died at the age of 72
A Harry Potter actor died. At the age of 72, Robbie Coltrane, who played Professor Rubius Hagrid in the film series, passed away today, writes the BBC.
Robbie Coltrane, a veteran Scottish comedian and actor known for his starring roles in the British crime series “Cracker” and as Hagrid in the “Harry Potter” film franchise, has passed away. https://t.co/sPGj73gaYs pic.twitter.com/u9EAcOMIjl
– The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) October 14, 2022
He also starred in the ITV crime drama Cracker and in the James Bond films Goldeneye and One World Is Not Enough.
In a statement, his agent Belinda Wright confirmed that the actor died in a hospital near Falkirk in Scotland. She described Coltrane as a “unique talent” and added that her role as Hagrid “brought joy to children and adults all over the world”.
Coltrane was awarded the Order of the British Empire in 2006 for his services to the theater and in 2011 he received the Bafta Scotland Award for Outstanding Contribution to Film.
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe paid tribute to Coltrane in a statement, writing, “Robbie was one of the funniest people I ever met and made us laugh as children on set. I have particularly fond memories of him when he kept spirits high in the Prisoner of Azkaban when we all hid for hours in the pouring rain in Hagrid’s hut and he told stories and jokes to keep us awake, I feel incredibly lucky to have been able to meet him and work with him, and I am very sad for his death. He was an extraordinary actor and a wonderful person. “
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