Robbie Coltrane’s cause of death has been revealed.
14.10.2022 - 22:51 / usmagazine.com
His Hagrid. Daniel Radcliffe paid tribute to Robbie Coltrane, his late Harry Potter costar who died on Tuesday, October 14, at age 72.
“Robbie was one of the funniest people I’ve met and used to keep us laughing constantly as kids on the set,” the Weird: The Al Yankovic Story actor, 33, shared in a statement that same day. “I’ve especially fond memories of him keeping our spirits up on ‘Prisoner of Azkaban,’ when we were all hiding from the torrential rain for hours in Hagrid’s hut and he was telling stories and cracking jokes to keep morale up. I feel incredibly lucky that I got to meet and work with him and very sad that he’s passed. He was an incredible actor and a lovely man.”
J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter books, also honored the Scottish actor via social media on Tuesday.
“I’ll never know anyone remotely like Robbie again,” she shared via Twitter, alongside a photo of her holding the late star’s hand. “He was an incredible talent, a complete one off, and I was beyond fortunate to know him, work with him and laugh my head off with him. I send my love and deepest condolences to his family, above all his children.”
Coltrane’s rep confirmed his passing in a statement to Us Weekly on Tuesday. “We can confirm that Robbie Coltrane has died,” the rep said. “He is survived by his sister Annie Rae, his children Spencer and Alice and their mother Rhona Gemmell.”
The Cracker star, who portrayed the beloved Hagrid in all eight Harry Potter films, recently remarked on the character’s legacy — and how it will live on even after his passing.
“I just think it’s the end of an era,” he said in the January Return to Hogwarts special about the films, in honor of the 20th anniversary of the first movie. “My children had grown up
Robbie Coltrane’s cause of death has been revealed.
Harry Potter stalwart Robbie Coltrane had died. The Scottish star played Hagrid the Half-Giant in the enchanting Wizarding World series. But long before he was working alongside the likes of Alan Rickman and Daniel Radcliffe in the magical series, he was a familiar face in the James Bond franchise.
Harry Potter stalwart Robbie Coltrane had died. The Scottish star had enchanted childhoods around the world as Hagrid, the half-giant, in the Wizarding World franchise. But long before he was working alongside the likes of Alan Rickman and Daniel Radcliffe, he had been involved in the James Bond franchise.
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half-giant Hagrid in the “Harry Potter” movies, but for Robbie Coltrane’s daughter, the late actor was simply her dear dad.Alice McMillan posted a loving memory of her father — who passed away at 72 on Friday — on Instagram Saturday. In the tender picture, she is hugging Coltrane from behind and kissing him on his head.
Robbie Coltrane, best known for playing wizard Rubeus Hagrid in the "Harry Potter" movie franchise, died Friday at a hospital in Scotland. His death was confirmed to Fox News Digital by his agency WME after his agent Belinda Wright made the announcement. He was 72.
His Hagrid. Daniel Radcliffe paid tribute to Robbie Coltrane, his late Harry Potter costar who died on Friday, October 14, at age 72.
Robbie Coltrane has passed away at 72 years old.
death has triggered an outpour of tributes from his colleagues in Hollywood. The actor, who died at 72 on Friday, became a household name for his portrayal as Rubeus Hagrid in all eight films. Following the news of his death, he is being remembered for his kindness and incredible talent.In a statement to ET, Harry Potter himself, Daniel Radcliffe, paid homage to Coltrane with touching tribute, counting himself «incredibly lucky» to have gotten to not only meet the Scottish actor but also worked with him.«Robbie was one of the funniest people I’ve met and used to keep us laughing constantly as kids on the set.
death has triggered an outpour of tributes from his colleagues in Hollywood. The actor, who died at 72 on Friday, became a household name for his portrayal as Rubeus Hagrid in all eight films. Following the news of his death, he is being remembered for his kindness and incredible talent.In a statement to ET, Harry Potter himself, Daniel Radcliffe, paid homage to Coltrane with touching tribute, counting himself «incredibly lucky» to have gotten to not only meet the Scottish actor but also worked with him.«Robbie was one of the funniest people I’ve met and used to keep us laughing constantly as kids on the set.
Robbie Coltrane previously said he 'had to' take the role as Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter films after his children convinced him.