Robbie Coltrane’s cause of death has been revealed.
17.10.2022 - 17:47 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Miriam Margolyes claims former co-star Robbie Coltrane put on too much weight and says she is livid about his death.
The sad news of the Harry Potter and Cracker star's passing was announced on Friday, leaving his millions of fans heartbroken. The 72-year-old, known to many as the loveable half giant Hagrid in the Potter film franchise, also appeared in James Bond films Goldeneye and The World Is Not Enough.
Miriam says she is truly devastated by the news and offered a colourful tribute to him on Radio 4 this morning, writes The Mirror. And later, when fans were left in fits of giggles when she had a foul-mouthed dig at new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, listeners said pal Robbie would have loved her sweary Tory-bashing.
She said: "He was a very fine actor and a delightful man - he was huge in stature and personality and also in heart, I just feel furious that he has died, such a waste. He was exceptional and I am really sad." She added: "I didn't know he was ill. He just put on too much weight, stupid boy! He was aware of that, I used to wag my finger at him.
"It's such a waste, to think of all that talent. He was just wonderful. He had a heart of gold, he was kind and sweet. All the good things were light, but the bad things he harnessed for his work. He is irreplaceable."
Fans took to twitter to say Robbie would have loved his tribute to be hijacked by her political poke. In a statement, his agent Belinda Wright paid tribute as she announced Robbie's death.
In it, the actor's family thanked Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Scotland where he spent his final days. Robbie's agent said: "Robbie was a unique talent, sharing the Guinness Book of Records’ Award for winning three consecutive Best Actor Baftas for his portrayal of Fitz
Robbie Coltrane’s cause of death has been revealed.
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.
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.
Miriam Margolyes attended the BBC News studios on Saturday morning to pay moving tribute to her longtime friend and sometime co-star Robbie Coltrane, but listeners stopped in their tracks when she spontaneously let rip on another subject.
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.