‘Harry Potter’ cast pay tribute to “incredible” co-star Robbie Coltrane

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who has died aged 72.The actor’s passing was confirmed by his agent Belinda Wright yesterday (October 14). A cause of death is not yet known.Coltrane portrayed half-giant Rubeus Hagrid in all eight films in the Harry Potter series (2001–2011).In a statement issued to Variety, Radcliffe (who played Harry Potter) wrote: “Robbie was one of the funniest people I’ve met and used to keep us laughing constantly as kids on the set.“I’ve especially fond memories of him keeping our spirits up on Prisoner Of Azkaban [2004] 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.”Radcliffe added: “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.”Watson, who played Hermione Granger in Harry Potter, paid tribute to Coltrane on her Instagram Stories feed. “Robbie was like the most fun uncle I’ve ever had, but most of all, he was deeply caring and compassionate towards me as a child and an adult,” she said.“His talent was so immense that it made sense he played a giant – he could fill ANY space with his brilliance.”Watson continued: “Robbie, if I ever get to be so kind as you were to me on a film set I promise I’ll do it in your name and memory.“Know how much I adore and admire you.

I’ll really miss your sweetness, your nicknames, your warmth, your laughs, and your hugs. You made us a family. Know you were that to us.”She concluded: “There was no better Hagrid.

You made it a joy to be Hermione.”Bonnie Wright, who portrayed Ginny Weasley in the Harry Potter series, said she was “heartbroken by the passing of Robbie Coltrane” in a post on Twitter.“Hagrid was my favourite.