‘Harry Potter’ Stars & Author J.K. Rowling Pay Tribute To Robbie Coltrane

Actor Robbie Coltrane died on Friday, October 14, at the age of 72.

His agent released a statement saying that the “James Bond” actor had been suffering from health problems for the past few years and died in a hospital located near his home in Scotland. He left behind two children.

Although the comedic actor has taken on many roles over the years, he is best known to fans as Hogwarts gamekeeper Rubeus Hagrid in the “Harry Potter” film franchise, beginning with “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” in 2001.

“The legacy of that film, I suspect, my children’s generation will show it to their children. So you can watch it in 50 years, easy. I won’t be here, sadly, but… Hagrid will, yes.” pic.twitter.com/zejVw4jtgp

— Potterhead Posts (@PotterheadPosts) October 14, 2022

Coltrane recently took part in the 20th anniversary special “Return to Hogwarts” which premiered on HBO Max on January 1st. In the special, he laments that, even though he won’t be around in fifty years, Hagrid will still be remembered and loved by fans.

But, just as Hagrid will never be forgotten, neither will Coltrane, as “Harry Potter” star and author JK Rowling pay tribute to the actor who brought the gentle giant to life.

‘Harry Potter’ Stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Author JK Rowling & More Pay Tribute to Hagrid Actor Robbie Coltrane

MEGA actor Daniel Radcliffe, who played Harry Potter himself, released a statement shortly after his death.

“Robbie is one of the funniest people I’ve ever met and always made us laugh as kids on set. I have fond memories of him keeping our spirits up for the Prisoner of Azkaban, when we were all hiding from the pouring rain for hours in Hagrid’s hut and he told stories and jokes to keep our spirits up,” he said. “I feel very lucky to have met and worked with him and very sad that he has passed away. He is an amazing actor and a beautiful man.”

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Actress Emma Watson, who played Hermione Granger in the film franchise, took to her Instagram story to pay tribute with a lengthy message. “Robbie was like the funnest uncle I ever had, but most importantly, he was so caring and compassionate towards me as a child and as an adult,” she wrote. “His talent is so great that it makes sense he’s playing a giant – he can fill ANY space with his brilliance.”

“Robbie, if I’m ever as nice as you were to me on a movie set, I promise I’ll do it in your name and memory,” he continued. “Know how much I adore and admire you. I will miss your sweetness, your nicknames, your warmth, your laughter, and your hugs. You make us a family. Know you are like that to us.”

“There’s no better Hagrid,” he concluded. “You make it a joy to be Hermione.”

‘He’s a big friendly giant on screen but even more so in real life’

I will never know anyone remotely like Robbie again. He’s an incredible talent, a complete talent, and I’m so lucky to know him, work with him and laugh with him. I express my deepest love and condolences to his family, above all his children. pic.twitter.com/tzpln8hD9z

— JK Rowling (@jk_rowling) October 14, 2022

Author JK Rowling shared a photo of the tweet during the dinner, tweeting, “I’ll never know anyone remotely like Robbie again. He’s an incredible talent, a complete talent, and I’m so lucky to know him, work with him and laugh with him. I send my love and condolences to his family, above all his children.”

He is a big friendly giant on screen but even more so In real life. Love you mate – thanks for everything xx

— Tom Felton (@TomFelton) October 14, 2022

Actor Tom Felton, who plays Draco Malfoy in the film series, shared a photo with Robbie, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint, who plays Ron Weasley.

“One of my fondest memories of filming Harry Potter was the night shooting of the first film in the forbidden forest. I am 12 years old. Robbie cares & cares for everyone around him. Easily. And make them laugh. Effortlessly,” he recalls. “He is a big friendly giant on screen but even more so in real life. Love you guys – thanks for everything xx.”

Saddened by the passing of Robbie Coltrane. Hagrid is my favorite character! Robbie portrays Hagrid’s warmth, willingness & unconditional love for his students and magical creatures so brilliantly. Thanks for all the laughs. Miss you Robbie. Sending love to your family pic.twitter.com/Gbl3NCsrlA

— Bonnie Wright (@thisisbwright) October 14, 2022

Actress Bonnie Wright, who plays Ron’s older sister Ginny Weasley, tweeted, “Heartbroken by the passing of Robbie Coltrane. Hagrid is my favorite character! Robbie portrays Hagrid’s warmth, willingness & unconditional love for his students and magical creatures so brilliantly. Thanks for all the laughs. Miss you Robbie. Sending love to your family.”

Robbie. Bobser. He called me Space Boy. We share the love of the final frontier. He doesn’t give up— and it always makes you smile. A giant, in more ways than one. We have several times x

— 🇺🇦Matthew Lewis🇺🇦 (@Mattdavelewis) October 14, 2022

Actor Matthew Lewis, who plays Neville Longbottom, tweeted, “Robby. Bobser. He calls me Space Boy. We share a love of the final frontier. He doesn’t give up— and it always makes you smile. A giant, in more ways than one . We have several times x.”

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