The Harry Potter solid and followers alike are saddened to listen to that Robbie Coltrane has died, his agent, Belinda Wright, confirmed to POPSUGAR on Oct. 14. He was 72 years outdated. The actor was finest recognized for his position as Rubeus Hagrid within the wizard franchise, a personality he performed in all eight movies earlier than the Unbelievable Beasts prequel film collection.
Within the wake of Coltrane’s demise, tributes from followers and the star’s Harry Potter household poured out on social media. Writer and creator J.Okay. Rowling wrote of Coltrane on Twitter: “He was an unbelievable expertise, a whole one off, and I used to be past lucky to know him, work with him and chortle my head off with him.”
The official Wizarding World Twitter account additionally paid homage to Coltrane in a tweet that reads, “We’re vastly saddened to listen to of the passing of the magnificent Robbie Coltrane who performed Hagrid with such kindness, coronary heart and humour within the Harry Potter movies. He was a beautiful actor, a pal to all and he shall be deeply missed.”
Others like Daniel Radcliffe penned a candy tribute to Coltrane in an announcement. “Robbie was one of many funniest folks I’ve met and used to maintain us laughing continuously as youngsters on the set,” he wrote in a caption. ” . . . I really feel extremely fortunate that I obtained to fulfill and work with him and really unhappy that he is handed. He was an unbelievable actor and a stunning man.”
Learn forward to see how the remainder of the Harry Potter crew are honoring Coltrane.