Robbie Coltrane’s cause of death has been revealed.
14.10.2022 - 21:33 / dailyrecord.co.uk
JK Rowling, author of the Harry Potter books, has paid tribute to the "incredible" Robbie Coltrane following his death at the age of just 72.
The Scots star, whose real name is Anthony Robert McMillan, was best known for playing the beloved Hogwarts gamekeeper and starring as criminal psychologist Dr Eddie 'Fitz' Fitzgerald in ITV's crime drama Cracker.
His agent of 40 years Belinda Wright said Coltrane died on Friday and thanked the medical staff at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert, for their "care and diplomacy".
Coltrane played Rowling's character Rubeus Hagrid in the film adaptations of her famous book series.
"I'll never know anyone remotely like Robbie again," Rowling wrote, accompanied with a picture of the pair.
"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."
Other celebs have also taken to Twitter to remember the acting legend.
Daniel Radcliffe, who played Harry Potter, said in a statement shared with PA: "Robbie was one of the funniest people I’ve met and used to keep us laughing constantly as kids on the set."
Stephen Fry paid tribute to the star as he declared he was in "awe/terror/love struck" all at the same time when he met him 40 years ago.
He wrapped up the tribute by adding: "Farewell, old fellow. You'll be so dreadfully missed."
Sir Tom Conti Scottish actor, theatre director, and novelist, told the Record: "Sadly I never met him but he was a wonderful performer with a magnetic personality and he will be hugely missed.
First Minster Nicola Sturgeon said: "Very sad news. He had such range and depth as an actor, from brilliant comedy to
Robbie Coltrane’s cause of death has been revealed.
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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.
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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.
His Hagrid. Daniel Radcliffe paid tribute to Robbie Coltrane, his late Harry Potter costar who died on Tuesday, October 14, at age 72.