Actor Robbie Coltrane, Who Portrayed The Beloved Hagrid in The Harry Potter Movies, Passes Away at Age 72

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Actor Robbie Coltrane

[{"selector":"#anim-81f73ed1-1c7d-4199-9a35-2651187d53ad [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(10.166014886323227%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] According to his managers, senior Scottish actor Robbie Coltrane passed away on Friday. Coltrane was best known for playing the half-giant dragon-lover Hagrid in the "Harry Potter" film series.

Actor Robbie Coltrane

[{"selector":"#anim-3c418953-c43c-4bb1-9833-0c024e8c0c80 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(10.166014886323227%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] He was 72. We received confirmation of his passing from a William Morris Endeavor representative, who explained that Coltrane had been unwell and had not been active recently.

Actor Robbie Coltrane

[{"selector":"#anim-c4d75a62-fa6f-40e6-826a-fc7f3e434ccd [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(10.166014886323227%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The "Harry Potter" movie series released a statement saying, "We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the magnificent Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid with such kindness, heart, and humor in the Harry Potter films." He was a great actor and a friend to everyone.

Actor Robbie Coltrane

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Actor Robbie Coltrane

[{"selector":"#anim-22534ce4-19b0-4547-91ee-d861020eb81d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(10.166014886323227%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] In a statement, Radcliffe said, "Robbie was one of the funniest people I've met and used to keep us as kids on the set constantly laughing."

Coltrane is survived by sister Annie Rae, ex-wife Rhona Gemmell and their children Spencer and Alice.

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