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Robbie Coltrane dies aged 72: Tributes pour in for ‘unique talent’ who played as Hagrid in Harry Potter and made history by winning three consecutive Baftas for Best Actor for his portrayal of Fitz in Cracker
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Harry Potter and Cracker actor Robbie Coltrane has died aged 72, his agent said.
Coltrane played Hagrid in the series of eight films.
Formerly known as Athony Robert McMillan, the actor received an OBE and has appeared in many films and TV shows alongside the Harry Potter franchise.
Belinda Wright, Robbie Coltrane’s agent, said the 72-year-old Harry Potter star died Friday.
“Please respect Robbie’s family’s privacy at this poignant time.”
Robbie Coltrane has died aged 72, his agent has announced
Coltrane played Hagrid, Hogwarts gamekeeper, in all eight Harry Potter films
In a statement, she said: “My client and friend Robbie Coltrane OBE passed away on Friday, October 14. Robbie was a unique talent, sharing the Guinness Book of Records Award for winning three consecutive Baftas for Best Actor for his portrayal of Fitz in Granada. TV 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 that brought joy to children and adults alike around the world, sparking a flurry of fan letters for more than 20 years.
James Bond fans are also writing to applaud his role in GoldenEye and The World Is Not Enough.
‘For me personally, I will remember him as an always loyal customer. Not only was he a great actor, he was forensically intelligent, brilliantly witty and after 40 years of being proud to be called his agent, I will miss him.
“He leaves behind his sister Annie Rae, his children Spencer and Alice and their mother Rhona Gemmell. They would like to thank the medical staff at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert for their care and diplomacy.”
Coltrane was born Anthony Robert McMillan on March 30, 1950, in Rutherglen, a suburb of Glasgow, Scotland.
He studied art at Glasgow Art College and made his acting debut as a 12-year-old on stage as Henry V.
This story is being updated.