Robbie Coltrane dead – Harry Potter star dies aged 72 as tributes pour in for Brit | The Sun
LEGENDARY Brit actor Robbie Coltrane has died at the age of 72.
Tributes have poured in for the Harry Potter and Cracker star after his death on Friday.
Coltrane gained worldwide recognition as Hagrid in the Harry Potter film series, and as Valentin Dmitrovich Zukovsky in the James Bond films GoldenEye and The World Is Not Enough.
His agent Belinda Wright confirmed his death on Friday and paid tribute to the "forensically intelligent" and "brilliantly witty" actor.
She said: "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, 1995 and 1996 with Sir Michael Gambon.
"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."
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She added: "James Bond fans write too to applaud his role in GoldenEye and The World Is Not Enough.
"For me personally I shall remember him as an abidingly loyal client.
"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."
Coltrane gained worldwide recognition as Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter film series, and as Valentin Dmitrovich Zukovsky in the James Bond films GoldenEye and The World Is Not Enough.
He was appointed as OBE in the 2006 New Year Honours by Queen Elizabeth II for his services to drama.
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