Robbie Coltrane, Hagrid Actor in ‘Harry Potter’ Franchise, Dies at 72

HARRY Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has led the tributes for Robbie Coltrane this evening following the news of his death age 72. The Scottish actor, best known for playing Hagrid, died today in hospital in Scotland. Daniel Radcliffe has remembered his Harry Potter co-star as "one of the funniest people" and an "incredible actor".

His Hagrid. Daniel Radcliffe paid tribute to Robbie Coltrane, his late Harry Potter costar who died on Friday, October 14, at age 72.

. 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.

His Hagrid. Daniel Radcliffe paid tribute to Robbie Coltrane, his late Harry Potter costar who died on Tuesday, October 14, at age 72.

Harry Potter actor Robbie Coltrane has passed away at age 72 - following years of ongoing health problems.The Hagrid star touched the hearts of many in his wizarding role but unfortunately suffered his fair share of health issues.No official cause of death has been released to the public.In a statement released on Friday (October 14), his agent Belinda Wright confirmed the news of his passing and said: "My client and friend Robbie Coltrane OBE passed away on Friday October 14.READ MORE: Harry Potter's Tom Felton gushes about 'secret love' for co-star Emma Watson in new book"Robbie was a unique talent, sharing the Guinness Book of Records’ Award for winning three consecutive Best Actor Baftas for his portrayal of Fitz in Granada TV’s series Cracker in 1994, 1995 and 1996 with Sir Michael Gambon."He will probably be best remembered for decades to come as Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, a role which brought joy to children and adults alike all over the world, prompting a stream of fan letters every week for over 20 years."James Bond fans write too to applaud his role in GoldenEye and The World Is Not Enough."For me personally I shall remember him as an abidingly loyal client. As well as being a wonderful actor, he was forensically intelligent, brilliantly witty and after 40 years of being proud to be called his agent, I shall miss him."He is survived by his sister Annie Rae, his children Spencer and Alice and their mother Rhona Gemmell.

Harry Potter franchise, spent multiple years of his life working on the set with both the child actors and the well-established legends.READ MORE: Harry Potter star Robbie Coltrane dies aged 72 as fans pay tribute to Cracker iconAs he joined multiple stars in reuniting to celebrate the wizarding world and all it had doe for them, Robbie had a sweet way to sum up his experience.Appearing emotional, he said during the HBO Max Harry Potter: Return to Hogwarts show that it was the "end of an era".He said: "Ten years of my life. My children have grown up during it.

the death of their beloved co-star Robbie Coltrane. Coltrane — famous for his role as Rubeus Hagrid in the original movie series — has died at age 72.Along with fans, the actor’s co-stars in the iconic wizard franchise are also mourning the loss of the irreplaceable Coltrane.“Robbie was one of the funniest people I’ve met and used to keep us laughing constantly as kids on the set,” Daniel Radcliffe, who starred as Harry Potter, told The Post in a statement.“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,” he remembered. Radcliffe and his famous co-stars Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and Tom Felton starred in the world-famous series alongside Coltrane throughout their childhood.

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.

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.

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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.

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.”