The Harry Potter solid and followers alike are saddened to study that Robbie Coltrane has died, his agent, Belinda Wright, confirmed to POPSUGAR on Oct. 14. He was 72 years previous. The actor was finest identified for his position as Rubeus Hagrid within the wizarding collection, a personality he performed in all eight movies earlier than the Unbelievable Beasts prequel movie collection.
Within the wake of Coltrane’s dying, tributes from followers and the star’s Harry Potter household poured in on social media. Creator and creator JK Rowling wrote about Coltrane on Twitter: “He was an unimaginable expertise, a very distinctive expertise, and I used to be fortunate sufficient to know him, work with him and giggle with him.”
The official Wizarding World Twitter account additionally paid tribute to Coltrane in a tweet which reads: “We’re extraordinarily saddened to listen to of the passing of the nice Robbie Coltrane who performed Hagrid with such kindness, coronary heart and humor within the Harry Potter movies. He was a beautiful actor, a good friend to all and he can be deeply missed.”
Others reminiscent of Daniel Radcliffe wrote a candy tribute to Coltrane in a press release. “Robbie was one of many funniest folks I’ve ever met and used to make us giggle always like youngsters on set,” he wrote in a caption. “… I really feel extremely fortunate to have met and labored with him and really unhappy that he has handed. He was an unimaginable actor and a stunning man.”
Learn on to see how the remainder of the Harry Potter crew pays tribute to Coltrane.