'Please respect Robbie's family's privacy at this distressing time. They would like to thank the medical staff at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert for their care and diplomacy. 'He is survived by his sister Annie Rae, his children Spencer and Alice and their mother Rhona Gemmell. 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. 'For me personally I shall remember him as an abidingly loyal client. 'James Bond fans write too to applaud his role in GoldenEye and The World Is Not Enough. '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. Hagrid is also a 'half-giant.' His father was not a giant, whereas his mother, Fridwulfa, who abandoned him when he was just an infant, was a. '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, 19 with Sir Michael Gambon. A teacher and groundskeeper at Hogwarts, the school that Harry Potter attends, Hagrid is a friend of Harry, Ron, and Hermione. In a statement released to announce his death, his agent Belinda Wright said: 'My client and friend Robbie Coltrane OBE passed away on Friday October 14. Robbie's former wife Rhona Gemmell registered his death under his birth name Anthony Robert McMillan -in Glasgow, with the actor thought to have been unwell for some time. He was also reported to be suffering from sepsis, heart block and obesity, lower respiratory tract infection and Type 2 diabetes. Read More: Strictly spoiler for week 5 as fans 'feel sick' as 'favourite celeb' in bottom two

According to his death certificate the Hollywood icon died due to a number of conditions.Īs well as multiple organ failure he also had five other confirmed causes of death on the certificate, all which led to his tragic death, reports the Daily Star. The much-loved Hagrid actor from the film franchise died at the age of 72 on October 14. In a statement, his agent Belinda Wright said 'My client and friend Robbie Coltrane OBE passed away on Friday October 14. The Hollywood star is best known for playing Rubeus Hagrid in the movie franchise. Harry Potter actor Robbie Coltrane has died aged 72.

Gone but not forgotten,' Heather wrote.Harry Potter star Robbie Coltrane died from multiple organ failure as well as five other conditions, it has been reported. Robbie Coltrane: Harry Potter and Cracker actor dies aged 72. 'Today is very sad day for his family, Harry Potter fans and to anybody that knew this gentleman so well.

This truly breaks my heart,' Mela tweeted. This man was my childhood the lovely giant and first person who gave Harry love when he didn’t had any in his childhood. The quote resonated with fans of Coltrane and the Harry Potter series on Friday as they remembered the late actor. Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter alive are a selection of record holders : Robbie Coltrane ( Hagrid ) : Robbie Coltrane ( UK, right ) earned himself a record for the most consecutive Best. 'My children's generation will show them to their children, so you could be watching it in 50 years time, easy,' Coltrane said. Hidden within the castle grounds is a beautiful tribute to Robbie Coltrane, the actor who played Hagrid in the films and sadly passed away last year due to multiple organ failure caused by sepsis. Coltrane’s rep confirmed to The Post that he died Friday in Scotland. While filming an interview for the Harry Potter reunion, Coltrane spoke to the legacy of the popular film series saying it will live on for generations. Robbie Coltrane famous for his role as Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter movies has died. Tributes to the Scottish actor poured in on Twitter with one specific quote from Coltrane leaving people with tearful eyes. Robbie Coltrane, the actor known for playing Hagrid in the Harry Potter series, died on Friday at the age of 72.

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