‘Harry Potter’ stars honor beloved Hagrid actor Robbie Coltrane

Kate Bush has paid tribute to the late Robbie Coltrane.The actor, who was widely known for his role as Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, passed away on Friday (October 14) at the age of 72.He also starred in the video for Kate Bush’s 2011 single ‘Deeper Understanding’, taken from her ninth studio album, Director’s Cut.“I was very upset to hear the news about Robbie,” said Bush in a statement posted on her official website.“I’m really grateful that he agreed to star in a video that we made some years ago. It was incredibly exciting to watch him at work and to be in the presence of his deeply profound intelligence and earthy wit.“He was so much fun.

Miriam Margolyes claims former co-star Robbie Coltrane put on too much weight and says she is livid about his death.

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.

Rupert Grint has paid a moving tribute to his Harry Potter co-star Robbie Coltrane, following the news that the actor had sadly passed away at the age of 72. The 32 year old, who played Ron Weasley in the wizarding universe, revealed how the Scotsman had been "looking out for us even decades later". Rupert also emphasised how "warm, compassionate and hilarious" his former co-star was.  Taking to Instagram, Rupert posted a photo of the late actor on set sat outside Hagrid's hut.

. He was 72. Though Coltrane appeared in over 100 film and television projects, including two James Bond films and the award-winning Channel 4 series National Treasure, the actor was best known for his portrayal of the lovable half-giant Rubeus Hagrid in the . After starring in all eight of the magical films from 2001 to 2011, Coltrane recently returned to Hogwarts for the emotional ."I just think it's an end of an era.

Robbie Coltrane has passed away at 72 years old.

The late Robbie Coltrane — who prolifically portrayed Professor Dumbledore’s jolly ally in the “Harry Potter” films — spoke out on the legacy he would be leaving behind not so long before his death at 72, which was announced Friday.During HBO Max’s “Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts,” which was released in January and features a cast reunion, Coltrane proudly boasted that his children, Spencer and Alice, would be able to appreciate and enjoy his magical creature-loving character long after he had passed away.“The legacy of the movies is . .

Robbie Coltrane previously said he 'had to' take the role as Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter films after his children convinced him.

passed away 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,” shared Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe, Coltrane’s frequent scene partner as Rubeus Hagrid in all eight “Potter” films.

Daniel Radcliffe paid tribute to his Harry Potter co-star Robbie Coltrane today, remembering the beloved actor as “one of the funniest people I’ve met.”

Fans are mourning the loss of Robbie Coltrane.

, two James Bond films, and the UK television series , has died. He was 72.According to multiple reports, the Scottish actor died Friday in a hospital near Falkirk in Scotland. According to, Coltrane had been ill and wasn't active recently. Born Anthony Robert McMillan in Rutherglen, Scotland in 1950, Coltrane's acting career started in theater.

Robbie Coltrane has passed away at the age of 72 today. The Scottish actor is best known for his portrayal of Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter film series.

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Perhaps best known for his role as Rubeus Hagrid in eight Harry Potter films, Robbie Coltrane OBE was a larger-than-life character whose presence was immediately evident whenever he graced the screen.

Zack Sharf Daniel Radcliffe has issued a statement after the death of his “Harry Potter” co-star Robbie Coltrane, calling the late actor “one of the funniest people I’ve met.” Coltrane, who died at the age of 72, starred as Rubeus Hagrid in the “Harry Potter” film franchise and shared dozens of scenes with Radcliffe across the films. The two actors starred together in all eight “Harry Potter” movies, from “Sorcerer’s Stone” in 2001 to “Death Hallows – Part 2” in 2011. “Robbie was one of the funniest people I’ve met and used to keep us laughing constantly as kids on the set,” Radcliffe’s statement reads. “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.”

A lasting legacy. Harry Potter and James Bond star Robbie Coltrane died on Friday, October 14, Us Weekly confirms. He was 72.