Robbie Coltrane: Harry Potter actor dies aged 72

[joseephuss]

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-63261204

Robbie Coltrane: Harry Potter actor dies aged 72

Actor Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, has died aged 72.

He also appeared in ITV detective drama Cracker and the James Bond films Goldeneye and The World Is Not Enough.

In a statement, his agent Belinda Wright confirmed the actor died in hospital near Falkirk in Scotland.

She described Coltrane as a "unique talent", adding his role as Hagrid "brought joy to children and adults alike all over the world".

 

[Jammer]

RIP. I did not know he was that old.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

RIP to him. He was a fantastic actor.

 

[Runwildboys]

Not a huge Harry Potter fan, but R.I.P. If I had to guess, I'd say he played the role perfectly.

 

[terra]

From all I have ever heard he was a gentle giant his whole life.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

From all I have ever heard he was a gentle giant his whole life.

Yes, and he played in 2 James Bond films. From what I've heard, he was a lovely person.