Robbie Coltrane known for playing 'Hagrid' in Harry Potter films dead at 72

Robbie Coltrane, known mainly for playing ‘Hagrid’ in Harry Potter franchise, died on Friday. He was 72 years old. Robbie was last seen in the television series Urban Myths.

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New Delhi: Robbie Coltrane, well known for playing ‘Hagrid’ in the Harry Potter franchise, died on Friday. He was 72 years old. In a statement released by his agent, Belinda Wright, which was shared with the BBC, she confirmed his death. She said "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."

Along with Harry Potter, Robbie Coltrane was well-known for his unwavering portrayal of a police officer in the British TV series 'Cracker.' Ever since the news of his death has come out, the fans have taken to social media to pay tribute to the actor.

Here are some reactions of fans who took to twitter to offer their condolences and pay tribute to the actor:

RIP Robbie Coltrane. You will be our Hagrid, Always. #RIPRobbieColtrane #Robbie pic.twitter.com/Du7Sd51oGc —  KING Returns 71st Century (@Aditya_Fukery) October 14, 2022

#Robbie Coltrane I’m so sorry to hear. I spent a small time in his company and I can truly say he was as magical as any Harry Potter Film.

— Moi (@moibach) October 14, 2022

Thank you Robbie Coltrane for leaving us with Hagrid forever, you were a treasure.
RIP pic.twitter.com/Lo1PbWnBpj — Ren Geekness @ LFF (@RenGeekness) October 14, 2022

I’ll not be here sadly but Hagrid will.

Rest in peace #robbiecoltrane pic.twitter.com/XF8WnUeDf2 — Charli Millions (@millionsbyname) October 14, 2022

British actor Stephen Fry who had worked with the actor also paid his tribute. The actor took to twitter and wrote, "I first met Robbie Coltrane almost exactly 40 years ago. I was awe/terror/love struck all at the same time. Such depth, power & talent: funny enough to cause helpless hiccups & honking as we made our first TV show, “Alfresco”. Farewell, old fellow. You’ll be so dreadfully missed"

Here is the post shared by the actor:

I first met Robbie Coltrane almost exactly 40 years ago. I was awe/terror/love struck all at the same time. Such depth, power & talent: funny enough to cause helpless hiccups & honking as we made our first TV show, “Alfresco”. Farewell, old fellow. You’ll be so dreadfully missed — Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) October 14, 2022

The son of a doctor and a teacher, Coltrane was born Anthony Robert McMillan on March 30, 1950, in Glasgow, Scotland. The actor was last seen in the television series Urban Myths.