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Robbie Coltrane's health battle: Harry Potter star suffered from degenerative disease

Harry Potter star, known for his role as Hagrid, Robbie Coltrane passed away aged 72 after a career spanning decades

Daily Mirror

Robbie Coltrane remembered as giant who made the Harry Potter cast a family

The young stars of the Harry Potter films remember the actor who played Hagrid, as well as countless other roles during his 40-year career, describing him as a "big friendly giant" and "one of the funniest people I've met".

ABC News

Emma Watson says Robbie Coltrane 'made us family' as Harry Potter cast pay tribute

The cast of the fantasy film series paid tribute to the actor, who starred as half-giant Rubeus Hagrid, after he passed away aged 72, with his co-stars lauding him for his "warmth and brilliance"

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JK Rowling, Daniel Radcliffe and Nicola Sturgeon lead tributes to Robbie Coltrane

Emma Watson, Eric Idle, Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie also among those paying respects to comedian and actor

The Independent UK

‘It’s not Hogwarts without you, Hagrid’: Harry Potter fans share poignant clip after Robbie Coltrane’s death

The line will be rememebered by generations of Harry Potter fans

The Independent UK

Accio Tissues: Harry Potter Stars Share Tributes To Robbie Coltrane After His Death At Age 72

“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,” wrote Daniel Radcliffe.

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Robbie Coltrane says 'I'll not be here, but Hagrid will' in moving interview before death

Tears came to Robbie Coltrane as he discussed the lasting impact of the Harry Potter films, in which he played such an important role as keeper of keys Rubeus Hagrid, saying that the beloved character will live on

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Robbie Coltrane was 'in pain 24 hours a day' and used a wheelchair before death

Robbie spent his final years suffering from declining health due to osteoarthritis.

Daily Record

Robbie Coltrane’s special bond with Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe

The Scots actor said that he had 'enormous happy memories' of his time on the Harry Potter set.

Daily Record

Harry Potter's Robbie Coltrane chats with Emma Watson in last photo months before his death

Robbie Coltrane died on Friday at the age of 72, his agent confirmed on Friday. The last photo of him showed him deep in conversation with his Harry Potter co-star Emma Watson

Irish Mirror

Harry Potter's Robbie Coltrane chats to Emma Watson in last photo before his death

Robbie Coltrane died on Friday at the age of 72, his agent confirmed on Friday. The last photo of him showed him deep in conversation with his Harry Potter co-star Emma Watson

Daily Mirror

Robbie Coltrane, best known for playing Hagrid in the ‘Harry Potter’ films, dies at 72

Robbie Coltrane, the Scottish actor who played the lovable half-giant Rubeus Hagrid in all eight “Harry Potter” films, has died at age 72.

Tribune News Service

Daniel Radcliffe's sweet tribute to Robbie Coltrane who 'kept us kids laughing constantly' on Harry Potter set

The pair acted alongside each other in the Harry Potter films

Wales Online

Robbie Coltrane 'had to' take Harry Potter role as 'his children convinced him'

The Scottish acting legend was talked into the iconic role by his eight-year-old son.

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The Independent UK

Hugh Laurie among stars remembering ‘exceptional’ Robbie Coltrane

The Scottish actor starred in a number of classic British franchises and shows during his career including 007, Blackadder and Harry Potter.

The Independent UK

‘I’ll not be here, sadly. But Hagrid will’: Robbie Coltrane reflected on Harry Potter legacy shortly before death

Scottish actor has died aged 72

Daily Record

Daniel Radcliffe in Robbie Coltrane tribute as Harry Potter says Scot 'constantly had us laughing'

The Scottish actor's agent Belinda Wright confirmed the star, best known for his role as Rubeus Hagrid in the series of films, died aged 72 on Friday.

The Independent UK

In Pictures: Harry Potter and Cracker star Robbie Coltrane

The Scottish star played Hogwarts gamekeeper Hagrid and starred as criminal psychologist Dr Eddie ‘Fitz’ Fitzgerald in crime drama Cracker.

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The Independent UK

Daniel Radcliffe pays tribute to ‘incredible’ Harry Potter star Robbie Coltrane

The actor was best known for playing the Hogwarts gamekeeper Hagrid in the fantasy series and a criminal psychologist in ITV’s crime drama Cracker.

The Independent UK

Robbie Coltrane compared young Harry Potter stars to his own children

Coltrane played Rubeus Hagrid across the fantasy film saga

The Independent UK

Daniel Radcliffe recalls memory from Hagrid’s hut in tribute to Robbie Coltrane

Coltrane has died at the age of 72

The Independent UK

‘I’ll never know anyone remotely like Robbie again’: JK Rowling pays tribute to Robbie Coltrane after death

Actor starred as Rubeus Hagrid in all eight Harry Potter films

Evening Standard

‘Incredible talent’: JK Rowling, Stephen Fry lead tributes to Robbie Coltrane after his death aged 72

The star has been praised for his humour and encouragement to younger actors

Daily Record

JK Rowling leads Robbie Coltrane tributes as she hails Harry Potter star 'incredible'

The Scots star, whose real name is Anthony Robert McMillan, was best known for playing the beloved Hogwarts gamekeeper Hagrid.

The Guardian - UK

Robbie Coltrane obituary

Comedian turned critically acclaimed actor, from Cracker’s sarcastic, cerebral Fitz to the half-giant Hagrid in Harry Potter

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