Harry Potter actor Robbie Coltrane has passed away at the age of 72.
The actor, who is best known for playing Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter films passed away on Friday, according to his agent.
He also starred as criminal psychologist Dr. Eddie "Fitz" Fitzgerald in the ITV television series Cracker.
Robbie’s agent Belinda Wright said the Harry Potter star died on Friday and n a statement, she said: “My client and friend Robbie Coltrane OBE passed away on Friday October 14. 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.
His agent did not give details on his death – but said Coltrane's family thanked the team at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert for their care.
“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."
She ended the statement by adding: “Please respect Robbie’s family’s privacy at this distressing time.”
Scottish-born Robbie began his career in theatre before starring in Flash Gordon in 1980 and a decade later took on a role in Cracker
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