Actor Robbie Coltrane has died at the age of 72.
His agent told Deadline that he died at a hospital near his home in Larbert, Scotland, after suffering from health problems for the past several years. He left behind two children.
Best known as Hogwarts gamekeeper Rubeus Hagrid in the “Harry Potter” film series, Coltrane also appeared in “James Bond” and the TV murder drama “Cracker.”
‘Harry Potter’ Actor Robbie Coltrane Dies At 72
Robbie Coltrane has died at the age of 72 pic.twitter.com/gBqeVaEN3e
— Culture Crave 🍿 (@CultureCrave) October 14, 2022
While all “Harry Potter” fans know that Robbie Coltrane played Hagrid in the film series, perhaps only Ravenclaws know that Coltrane was actually born Anthony Robert McMillan in Rutherglen, Scotland in 1950.
The “Tutti Frutti” performer took the stage name Coltrane in the early 20s as a tribute to jazz saxophonist John Coltrane. He then made his big debut in Byrne’s theater production of “The Slab Boys.”
Although he starred in two “James Bond” films, it was his debut as the larger-than-life giant in 2001’s “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” that brought him the most recognition.
‘Harry Potter’ Fans Pay Tribute To Actor Behind Hagrid
Very sad news that the beautiful Robbie Coltrane has passed away. I have adored him for 26 years.#hagridforever pic.twitter.com/XFd4Ni0TEA
— Abbie Shepherd (@AbbieShepherd20) October 14, 2022
Many “Harry Potter” fans took to Twitter on Friday evening as Robbie Coltrane and Hagrid immediately started trending upon the news of his death. A “Harry Potter” fan tweeted some screenshots from the “Harry Potter: Return to Hogwarts” 20th anniversary special that aired on HBO Max on January 1.
In the special, Coltrane reflects on his role as Hagrid 20 years after the debut of the first film in the franchise. “So you can watch it in 50 years, easy. I won’t be here, sadly, but… But Hagrid will, yes.”
RIP Robbie Coltrane 🕊
“What will come will come, and we will meet when it happens.” – Hagrid pic.twitter.com/Q3qSXR4qLT
— Chicks in the Office (@ChicksInTheOff) October 14, 2022
Another fan shared another relevant Hagrid quote that featured him saying, “What’s to come will come, an’ we’ll meet when it does.”
“No Hogwarts without you, Hagrid” – RIP Robbie Coltrane 😭 x pic.twitter.com/tkbsrS1uim
— Steven Bonaventure x (@absolutegazelle) October 14, 2022
Another fan shared a clip of Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe), saying, “No Hogwarts without you, Hagrid.”
More ‘Harry Potter’ Fans Weigh in on Robbie Coltrane’s Departure
It is rather sad news that Robbie Coltrane who played Hagrid in Harry Potter has died at the age of 72.
RIP to an absolute movie legend 🫡 pic.twitter.com/HFhp7SYvYa
— Jon (@MrDalekJD) October 14, 2022
A YouTuber also shared his condolences to the “absolute movie legend.”
It took me a while to process Hagrid’s death
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) October 14, 2022
Many fans who grew up with “Harry Potter” were shocked by the news, with HuffPost editor Philip Lewis tweeting, “I’m going to need some time to process Hagrid’s death.”
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of the great Robbie Coltrane who played Hagrid with such kindness, heart and humor in the Harry Potter films. He was a great actor, a friend to all and he will be greatly missed. pic.twitter.com/CCofb6BMo6
— Wizarding World (@wizardingworld) October 14, 2022
The Wizarding World Twitter account tweeted, “We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of the great Robbie Coltrane who played Hagrid with kindness, heart and humor in the Harry Potter films. He was a great actor, a friend to all and he will be greatly missed.”
At the time of this writing, “Harry Potter” author JK Rowling and other “Harry Potter” stars have yet to comment on his passing.
UPDATE 2PM ET: Daniel Radcliffe, who plays the lead Harry Potter released a statement, saying:
“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 Prisoner of Azkaban, when we all hid from the pouring rain for hours in Hagrid’s hut and he told stories and jokes to keep our spirits up. 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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