Hagrid Actor Robbie Coltrane Has Died & Harry Potter Fans Are Coming Together To Pay Tribute
His former co-stars are also in mourning.
Robbie Coltrane, who was best known for his role as Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter film franchise, has died at the age of 72 and fans are in mourning.
Coltrane's agency confirmed his death to the Hollywood Reporter on Friday.
The Scottish actor had a long career, with some of his largest roles being in the Harry Potter films from 2001 to 2011. He was also in two James Bond films, Goldeneye in 1995 and The World Is Not Enough in 1999.
Former Harry Potter cast members are remembering Coltrane on social media.
James Phelps, who played Fred Weasley, took to Twitter, writing "I will miss the random chats about all subjects under the sun." He went on to thank Coltrane for his support on the first day on the Harry Potter set in 2000.
J.K. Rowling, the author behind the Harry Potter series, says she was "beyond fortunate" to work with Coltrane and is sending her love to his family.
Harry Potter fans are also coming together on social media to express their sympathies.
"Robbie Coltrane nailed the character of Hagrid, I always read the character from the book in his voice," one person wrote.
"Pretty sad news that Robbie Coltrane who played Hagrid in Harry Potter has died aged 72. RIP to an absolute movie legend," another tweet reads.
"Rest in peace Robbie Coltrane. You will be forever loved, always missed and never forgotten. Thank you for being Hagrid and giving us so many fantastic characters that will live forever," another person writes.
The @wizardingworld Twitter group writes it's "hugely saddened to hear of the passing of the magnificent Robbie Coltrane."
Nicola Sturgeon, the first minister of Scotland, also expressed her condolences. "Robbie Coltrane, Scottish entertainment legend - you will be hugely missed," she said.
People who personally knew Coltrane also expressed grief over the news.
"Very sorry to hear Robbie Coltrane has died. We shared a dressing room once and he had the biggest pants I have ever seen, which he wore with tremendous flair. We were friends from then on," one comment reads.
Coltrane's cause of death has not been revealed.