Robbie Coltrane, the person behind the beloved Harry Potter character Rubeus Hagrid, has died on the age of 72.
The Hollywood Reporter brings phrase that Scottish actor Robbie Coltrane has handed away. The commerce confirmed Coltrane’s dying together with his company WME. The actor was reportedly coping with numerous well being points over the previous few years.
An actor, comic and author, Robbie Coltrane was born on March 30, 1950. His actual identify is Anthony Robert McMillan. Coltrane began appearing in his 20s however didn’t acquire recognition till his look within the sketch collection Alfresco, which additionally featured Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry and Emma Thompson, one in all his Harry Potter co-stars.
Robbie Coltrane was finest recognized for his work within the Harry Potter and James Bond franchises. He performed Valentin Dmitrovich Zukovsky within the James Bond movies GoldenEye and The World Is Not Sufficient earlier than taking over the function of Rubeus Hagrid within the eight Harry Potter movies that have been launched between 2001 and 2011.
A titan of the appearing trade, Robbie Coltrane was appointed an OBE in 2006 by the late Queen Elizabeth II. The actor is survived by two kids.
Our heartfelt condolences exit to Robbie Coltrane’s household and associates. He will likely be deeply missed.
Supply: The Hollywood Reporter
