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Robbie Coltrane has ashes scattered at favourite New York haunts

The Harry Potter icon passed away last October at the age of 72. During the 1970s Robbie revealed that he "practically lived" in the Big Apple and the city always held a dear place in his heart.

Glasgow Live · Jan 15, 2023

Robbie Coltrane's ashes are scattered at Harry Potter star's favourite New York haunts

Harry Potter actor Robbie Coltrane 'practically lived' in New York since the 1970s and passed away aged 72 in October

Daily Mirror · Jan 14, 2023

Remembering the international celebrities who died in 2022

The world lost trailblazers, pioneers and giants this year from many walks of life. Take a look back at the international stars who died this year.

ABC News · Dec 28, 2022

Robbie Coltrane: a free-styling talent suffused with intelligence and humour

“I believe that men are here to grow themselves into the best good that they can be,” the iconic saxophonist John Coltrane once said. Anthony Robert McMillan chose his stage name as a homage to the jazz great and, as the actor Robbie Coltrane, went on to grow into the…

The Conversation · Oct 18, 2022

'Hagrid' actor Robbie Coltrane dies at 72

LONDON: Robbie Coltrane, the larger-than-life Scottish actor who played the beloved half-giant Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, has died at the age of 72, his agent said.

Bangkok Post · Oct 15, 2022

Actor Robbie Coltrane, Harry Potter’s Hagrid, Dies at 72

Robbie Coltrane, the baby-faced comedian and character actor whose hundreds of roles included a crime-solving psychologist on the TV series “Cracker” and the gentle half-giant Hagrid in the “Harry Potter” movies, has died. He was 72. Coltrane’s agent Belinda Wright said he died Friday at a hospital in his native…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 15, 2022

Robbie Coltrane obituary

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

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2022

Robbie Coltrane's acting career from Hagrid in Harry Potter to Tutti Frutti

Coltrane was made an OBE in the 2006 New Year's honours.

Daily Record · Oct 14, 2022

From Cracker to Hagrid, larger-than-life Robbie Coltrane dominated the screen

The actor was known for his roles in TV series Cracker and as Hagrid in the Harry Potter films.

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2022

Robbie Coltrane, star of Cracker and Harry Potter, dies aged 72

Scottish actor who graduated from the alternative comedy scene to become a major performer known for taking on complex and difficult roles

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2022