RobbieCOLTRANEHarry Potter and Cracker actor Robbie Coltrane has died aged 72.
The screen icon, known to many as the loveable half giant Hagrid in the Potter film franchise, passed away on Friday. Coltrane was born Anthony Robert McMillan on 30 March 1950 in Rutherglen, Scotland
In a statement, his agent, Belinda Wright paid tribute as she announced Robbie's death with the actor's family thanking Forth Valley Royal Hospital where he spent his final days.
Robbie's agent said: "Robbie was a unique talent, sharing the Guinness Book of Records’ Award for winning three consecutive Best Actor Baftas for his portrayal of Fitz in Granada TV’s series Cracker in 1994, 1995 and 1996 with Sir Michael Gambon.
"He will probably be best remembered for decades to come as Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, a role which brought joy to children and adults alike all over the world, prompting a stream of fan letters every week for over 20 years.
"James Bond fans write too to applaud his role in GoldenEye and The World Is Not Enough.
"For me personally I shall remember him as an abidingly loyal client. As well as being a wonderful actor, he was forensically intelligent, brilliantly witty and after 40 years of being proud to be called his agent, I shall miss him.
"He is survived by his sister Annie Rae, his children Spencer and Alice and their mother Rhona Gemmell. They would like to thank the medical staff at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert for their care and diplomacy."
Robbie's cause of death has not been revealed.
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