Robbie Coltrane has died on the age of 72, his agent has confirmed.
Information of the Harry Potter star’s dying was confirmed by his agent, Belinda Wright, who shared a press release.
She mentioned: ‘My shopper and buddy Robbie Coltrane OBE handed away on Friday October 14.
‘Robbie was a novel expertise, sharing the Guinness E-book of Data’ Award for successful three consecutive finest actor Baftas for his portrayal of Fitz in Granada TV’s collection Cracker in 1994, 1995 and 1996 with Sir Michael Gambon.
‘He'll in all probability be finest remembered for many years to return as Hagrid within the Harry Potter movies, a job which introduced pleasure to kids and adults alike all around the world, prompting a stream of fan letters each week for over 20 years.
‘James Bond followers write too to applaud his position in GoldenEye and The World Is Not Sufficient.
‘For me personally I shall bear in mind him as an abidingly loyal shopper. In addition to being a beautiful actor, he was forensically clever, brilliantly witty and after 40 years of being proud to be referred to as his agent, I shall miss him.
‘He's survived by his sister Annie Rae, his kids Spencer and Alice and their mom Rhona Gemmell. They want to thank the medical workers at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert for his or her care and diplomacy.
‘Please respect Robbie’s household’s privateness at this distressing time.’
Stephen Fry was amongst these paying tribute, writing: ‘I first met Robbie Coltrane nearly precisely 40 years in the past. I used to be awe/terror/love struck all on the identical time.
‘Such depth, energy & expertise: humorous sufficient to trigger helpless hiccups & honking as we made our first TV present, ‘Alfresco’. Farewell, outdated fellow. You’ll be so dreadfully missed.’
The Scottish star started his profession in sketch collection Alfresco, alongside Fry, Hugh Laurie and Emma Thompson, however his most iconic position might be remembered as Hagrid from Harry Potter.
Following information of his dying, followers shared a clip of Coltrane addressing the legacy he'll depart behind within the beloved character.
Social media was additionally flooded with tributes from buddies and followers remembering Coltrane’s life on display screen.
Coltrane’s explanation for dying has not been revealed.
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