Robbie Coltrane dead: JK Rowling leads tributes to Harry Potter star 'No one like him'

Harry Potter stalwart Robbie Coltrane had died. The Scottish star had enchanted childhoods around the world as Hagrid, the half-giant, in the Wizarding World franchise. But long before he was working alongside the likes of Alan Rickman and Daniel Radcliffe, he had been involved in the James Bond franchise.

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

Pierce Brosnan has moved his fans on Instagram with a moving tribute to a "dear friend".MORE: Pierce Brosnan reveals fears for his wife and children – seeks protectionThe James Bond actor shared some heartfelt words – and two images – in honour of the late actor, Robbie Coltrane, who passed away on 14 October at the age of 72. WATCH: Pierce Brosnan teams up with 21-year-old son for important cause"I'm so sorry to hear the news of my dear friend Robbie Coltrane's passing," Pierce, 69, wrote.READ: Who is Pierce Brosnan's wife Keely Shaye Smith? Everything you need to knowMORE: Pierce Brosnan melts hearts with unseen wedding photo on 21st anniversary"We had so many good laughs throughout our days making the James Bond movies 'Goldeneye' and 'The World Is Not Enough' …the second photo is from our first days shoot on 'Goldeneye' at Leavesden studios.A post shared by Pierce Brosnan (@piercebrosnanofficial)Piers paid a heartfelt tribute to his late co-star Robbie"I cannot think of a finer actor and man of humanity and humor to share the world stage with on such a day as that so many years ago.

Rupert Grint and Emma Watson are honoring their late co-star Robbie Coltrane.

Rupert Grint has paid tribute to "giant-hearted" Robbie Coltrane. The veteran actor passed away on Friday (14. 10.

Rupert Grint is the latest Harry Potter star to pay tribute to the late Robbie Coltrane who died this week at the age of 72.

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touching tribute to her late father Robbie Coltrane, following his death on 14 October. Alice, 24, who is an actress, posted an adorable photograph of her cuddling Harry Potter star Robbie, who passed away at the age of 72. In the snap Alice can be seen holding her dad and planting a kiss on his head.

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.

Piers Morgan has claimed that Robbie Coltrane once squared up to him and threatened to hit him.Cracker and Harry Potter actor Robbie died on Friday aged 72, with his Hogwarts co-stars among those leading the tributes.J.K.

Rupert Grint will miss his Harry Potter co-star Robbie Coltrane.

Robbie Coltrane's son showed he shares his father's sense of humour with a jokey tribute reading: 'Just woke up what did I miss?', while the actor's daughter posted a tender picture.  Robbie, who played Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter series, passed away yesterday aged 72 following a long health battle.  His children have responded to their fathers death online with two very different posts.

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.

Alice McMillan has shared a touching tribute to her late father Robbie Coltrane, following his death on 14 October. Alice, 24, who is an actress, posted an adorable photograph of her cuddling Harry Potter star Robbie, who passed away at the age of 72.

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.

Harry Potter films - died this week at the age of 72.Actress Miriam, 81, paid tribute during an interview on Radio 4's Today programme, saying the late screen star "had a heart of gold" and that she was devastated he was gone.READ MORE: Inside Harry Potter's Robbie Coltrane's health battle - wheelchair-bound to weight loss"Huge in stature, in personality, in heart," she said."He was exceptional and I'm really sad."She added: "I didn't know he was ill. He just put on too much weight, stupid boy!"Asked if he was aware of it, Miriam said she believed he was and that she used to "wag" her finger at him about it.

Harry Potter co-star Emma Watson in his last public photo before he died aged 72.The beloved British actor, famed for playing friendly Hogwarts giant Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, died in hospital near Falkirk in Scotland.Coltrane's agent Belinda Wright confirmed the sad news on Friday (October 14), where she described him as a "wonderful actor" and an "abidingly loyal client".READ MORE:Inside Harry Potter's Robbie Coltrane's health battle - wheelchair-bound to weight lossThe national treasure was last pictured on the set of Return to Hogwarts, the highly-anticipated Harry Potter 20th Anniversary special which came out in January this year.In the heartwarming photo, Robbie was deep in conversation with Emma, who played studious Hermione Granger in the Hogwarts films.The pair appeared to be enjoying each other's company, with Emma sporting a wide smile and leaning in to show she was engaged in the chat.The actors were sat at a lavishly-decorated table surrounded by their fellow Harry Potter co-stars and crew members.The HBO special came 20 years after the release of Philosopher's Stone, the first film in the franchise, which is based on JK Rowling's bestselling fantasy books.During the reunion show, Robbie grew emotional he he spoke about the legacy of the Potter films and his beloved Hagrid character.The Scottish actor said: "It's the end of an era. Ten years of my life.