Actor Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid in Harry Potter, has died

Actor Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid in Harry Potter, has died

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Scottish actor Robbie Coltrane, best known for his role as Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, has died. He was 72 years old.

The famous actor's heart stopped today in a hospital near his home in Larbert, Scotland. The actor's agent Belinda Wright confirmed the tragic news.

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Actor Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid in Harry Potter, has died

1. “Robbie was a unique talent,” she said. "He will probably be best remembered for decades to come as Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, a role that brought joy to both children and adults around the world."

Actor Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid in Harry Potter, has died

2. The artist's agent asked journalists and fans not to disturb his loved ones. "Please respect the privacy of the Robbie family during this difficult time," Belinda urged.

Actor Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid in Harry Potter, has died

3. Coltrane has been seriously ill for the past three years. In 2019, he ended up in a wheelchair. The actor was unable to walk without assistance due to severe pain caused by osteoarthritis. He admitted that he learned about his diagnosis back in 2016. Then the doctors recommended that he lose about 40 kilograms before knee surgery. He was forced to withdraw from London Comic Con in June for medical reasons, according to the Daily Mail.

Actor Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid in Harry Potter, has died

4. Robbie Coltrane is an actor, comedian, screenwriter, and producer. His real name and surname are Anthony Robert Macmillan. He took his pseudonym in honor of the musician John Coltrane.

Actor Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid in Harry Potter, has died

5. The artist was born on March 30, 1950, in Rutherglen. He began acting in films in 1981. He is best known for playing Dr. Eddie "Fitz" Fitzgerald in the British television series The Cracker Method, as Sister Inviolata in The Nuns on the Run, and, of course, as Hagrid in the Harry Potter film series.

In 1999, Robbie married Ron Gemmell. She bore him two children, Spencer and Alice. In 2003, the couple divorced.

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