Robbie Coltrane’s cause of death has been revealed.
14.10.2022 - 21:33 / dailyrecord.co.uk
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Today's top headlines include: Robbie Coltrane dead as Scots Harry Potter actor passes away aged 72, Liz Truss to hold press conference as Kwasi Kwarteng sacked for mini-budget disaster and family fury as axe killer who murdered wife as she phoned her mum gets out of jail early
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Scottish actor Robbie Coltrane has died at the age of 72. His agent Belinda Wright said the Harry Potter star died on Friday.
In a statement, she said: "My client and friend Robbie Coltrane OBE passed away on Friday October 14. Robbie was a unique talent, sharing the Guinness Book of Records' Award for winning three consecutive Best Actor Baftas for his portrayal of Fitz in Granada TV's series Cracker in 1994, 1995 and 1996 with Sir Michael Gambon.
"He will probably be best remembered for decades to come as Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, a role which brought joy to children and adults alike all over the world, prompting a stream of fan letters every week for over 20 years."
Read more HERE.
Liz Truss held a press conference today after she sacked Kwasi Kwarteng as chancellor over the mini-budget disaster that tanked the pound.
Kwarteng went straight to Downing Street to learn his fate today after flying back to London from a trip to Washington DC.
It follows days of turmoil in the markets amid concerns about the impact of his £43 billion tax giveaway on the public finances.
Read more HERE.
A man who killed his wife with an axe as she spoke to her mum on the phone has been freed after serving 14 years of a life sentence.
Emrys Taylor, 79, was released
Robbie Coltrane’s cause of death has been revealed.
Miriam Margolyes claims former co-star Robbie Coltrane put on too much weight and says she is livid about his death.
Rupert Grint and Emma Watson are honoring their late co-star Robbie Coltrane.
Emma Watson. Pictured at an event to mark the Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts special, the stars can be seen engaged in conversation, looking tenderly into each other's eyes. The Scottish star, who died aged 72 yesterday, was best known for playing the beloved Hogwarts gamekeeper Hagrid and starring as criminal psychologist Dr Eddie 'Fitz' Fitzgerald in the 90s ITV drama.
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 tearfully paid tribute to the ‘Harry Potter’ franchise in his last known film appearance. The ‘Cracker’ actor, who died aged 72 on Friday (14. 10.
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.
Robbie Coltrane previously said he 'had to' take the role as Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter films after his children convinced him.
His Hagrid. Daniel Radcliffe paid tribute to Robbie Coltrane, his late Harry Potter costar who died on Tuesday, October 14, at age 72.