Actor Robbie Coltrane dies at age 72: who played Harry Potter's Hagrid

Actor Robbie Coltrane dies at age 72: who played Harry Potter's Hagrid

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Robbie Coltrane, who played the kind-hearted half-giant Hagrid in the "Harry Potter" films  has passed away.

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His death occurred on Friday at a hospital in his native Scotland, according to Coltrane's representative Belinda Wright.

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J.K. Rowling, who had previously stated Coltrane was her top pick to play Hagrid in "Harry Potter," tweeted on Friday that he was "an fantastic talent, a complete one off."

Actor Robbie Coltrane dies at age 72: who played Harry Potter's Hagrid

Actor Robbie Coltrane dies at age 72: who played Harry Potter's Hagrid

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J.K. Rowling, author of the "Potter" series, claimed that Coltrane was a unique talent who always made going to work enjoyable.

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Although the cause of Coltrane's passing was not immediately known, his representative Belinda Wright expressed gratitude to the hospital's staff for their care.

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In a statement, Wright stated. He was not just a fantastic actor, but also forensically smart and incredibly funny. After 40 years of being honoured to be his agent, I shall miss him.

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