Robbie Coltrane, Harry Potter's Beloved Hagrid, Dead At 72 -- Daniel Radcliffe & More Share Emotional Memories
perezhilton.comRobbie Coltrane has passed away at 72 years old. The actor, known internationally for his role as the beloved half-giant, half-wizard gamekeeper Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter franchise, died in a hospital near his home in Larbert, Scotland Friday.
While it is unclear how exactly the icon passed, he had reportedly been in ill health for the past two years, according to his agent, Scott Henderson, via Deadline. Related: Yu-Gi-Oh!
Creator Died Saving Mother & 11-Year-Old From Drowning The late star previously opened up about his contribution to the film franchise in 2021 during the HBO Max special Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts, in which he emotionally gushed: Robbie brought a certain presence to the character that warmed the hearts of many, making him a fan favorite to this day.
He added: In addition to the Harry Potter films, the actor also starred as uneasy ally Valentin alongside Pierce Brosnan‘s James Bond in GoldenEye and The World is not Enough.
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