Robbie Coltrane's Tragic Cause of Death: 'Harry Potter' Star Dead at 72
The actor who portrayed the beloved Hagrid from the "Harry Potter" film franchise has reportedly passed away.
Anthony Robert McMillan, known professionally as Robbie Coltrane, rose to prominence for his role as Rubeus Hagrid in Warner Bros. Pictures' "Harry Potter" film series in all eight films from 2001 to 2011. He also starred in the James Bond film "GoldenEye" in 1995 as Valentin Zukovsky, the infamous Russian mafia kingpin.
Robbie Coltrane's Cause of Death
The "GoldenEye" actor had reportedly died on Friday in a hospital in Larbert, Scotland at the age of 72. According to The New York Times, his death was confirmed by his agent Belinda Wright and while Robbie's family had not explicitly disclosed the cause of death, they revealed that he had been "unwell for some time", possibly from a long-term illness.
"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." According to agent Belinda Wright. "Please respect Robbie's family's privacy at this distressing time."
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Co-stars Pay Tribute to the Late-actor
Robbie Coltrane captured the hearts of the public in and out of his roles. During his time on the set of "Harry Potter", many co-stars including Daniel Radcliffe can attest to his kindness by sharing his fondest memory of the late actor.
"Robbie was one of the funniest people I've met and used to keep us laughing constantly as kids on the set," Daniel Radcliffe spoke of the late Robbie Coltrane. "I've especially fond memories of him keeping our spirits up on 'Prisoner of Azkaban,' when we were all hiding from the torrential rain for hours in Hagrid's hut and he was telling stories and cracking jokes to keep morale up."
Actress Bonnie Wright, who plays Ginny Weasley in "Harry Potter", took to Twitter to pay tribute to Robbie Coltrane, alluding to Hagrid as her favorite character.
Heartbroken by the passing of Robbie Coltrane. Hagrid was my favourite character! Robbie portrayed Hagrid’s warmth, sense of home & unconditional love for his students and magical creatures so brilliantly. Thanks for all the laughter. Miss you Robbie. Sending love to your family pic.twitter.com/Gbl3NCsrlA
— Bonnie Wright (@thisisbwright) October 14, 2022
Additionally, the official Twitter for the James Bond film franchise posted a tribute written by executive producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli.
Robbie Coltrane’s passing is a tragic loss to the world. He was an exceptional actor whose talent knew no bounds. He was beloved to Bond audiences as Valentin Zukovsky in GOLDENEYE and THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH as well as to millions who saw him in his multitude of roles. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/hrEXPMN8UJ
— James Bond (@007) October 14, 2022
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