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Harry Potter series zones in on actors who’ll play Snape and McGonagall

All the famous names rumoured for HBO’s high-profile TV adaptation

The Independent UK

Harry Potter fans raising eyebrows after Hagrid casting rumour

‘So far every casting choice has been god awful,’ one person responded

The Independent UK

Rupert Grint explains why he didn’t go to Harry Potter co-star Robbie Coltrane’s funeral

The pair met when Grint was just 12, and went on to work together for a decade

Evening Standard

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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

All the Harry Potter actors who have sadly died including Leslie Phillips and Robbie Coltrane

While they will all still remain with us through the films, a number of actors who starred in the Harry Potter franchise have sadly passed away. The voice of the Sorting Hat, Leslie Phillips CBE had passed away on November 7 2022.

Edinburgh Live

Robbie Coltrane: Beloved Harry Potter star and esteemed actor

The actor’s role as Hagrid, the lovable quidditch gamekeeper, delighted generations of children

The Independent UK

Robbie Coltrane: Harry Potter and James Bond actor’s cause of death disclosed

Hagrid star’s health condition revealed in certificate

The Independent UK

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Beloved Rutherglen actor Robbie Coltrane died from multiple organ failure

The Harry Potter star was suffering from a number of conditions including sepsis, lower respiratory tract infection, Type 2 Diabetes, heart block and obesity before passing away.

Glasgow Live

Robbie Coltrane died from multiple organ failure

The star was suffering from a number of health conditions and was forced to use a wheelchair

Liverpool Echo

Robbie Coltrane’s cause of death disclosed nine days after loss of Harry Potter and James Bond actor

Hagrid star’s health condition revealed in certificate

The Independent UK

Robbie Coltrane died from multiple organ failure after suffering from number of conditions

Coltrane, 72, was suffering from sepsis, lower respiratory tract infection, Type 2 Diabetes, heart block and obesity.

Daily Record

Scots villagers pay tribute after death of legendary Harry Potter star Robbie Coltrane

Tributes have been paid to Killearn resident Robbie Coltrane after the legendary Harry Potter actor died, aged 72, last week.

Daily Record

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

Robbie Coltrane 'put on too much weight' before death claims 'furious' Miriam Margolyes

Miriam says she is truly devastated by the news and offered a colourful tribute to him on Radio 4 this morning.

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Los Angeles Times

Emma Watson honors Robbie Coltrane: 'You made it a joy to be Hermione'

Emma Watson was among several "Harry Potter" cast members who paid tribute this weekend to their beloved co-star Robbie Coltrane, who died Friday at age 72.

Daily Record

Tributes pour in for Lanarkshire acting legend Robbie Coltrane after Harry Potter star passes away

The star of TV's Cracker was 72 when he died on Friday

Daily Mirror

Hugh Laurie's tribute to Robbie Coltrane as comic says he's 'never laughed so much'

Hugh recalled car rides with his Black-adder and Alfresco co-star, saying: “I’d roll him cigarettes. I don’t think I’ve ever laughed or learned so much in my life"

Irish Mirror

Robbie Coltrane's daughter shares touching tribute to her father in devastating post

Alice McMillan took to her Instagram stories to pay tribute

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Glasgow Live

Tributes pour in for Harry Potter and Tutti Frutti actor Robbie Coltrane following death of Rutherglen-born star

The beloved Rutherglen actor, who is recognised by millions as Hagrid in the Harry Potter film series, died aged 72. Many Hollywood stars have paid tribute to the Scot.

Daily Mirror

Robbie Coltrane's heartbroken daughter shares touching tribute to her dad

Robbie Coltrane's daughter Alice McMillan has shared a loving tribute to her dad, as she posted a sweet picture of the two of them following his death at the age of 72

WEKU

Harry Potter fans and cast remember how Robbie Coltrane brought Hagrid to life

Following the death of Robbie Coltrane on Friday, his colleagues and fans shared remembrances of his larger-than-life character Hagrid in the Harry Potter film series.

Bangkok Post

'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.

ABC News

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".

Daily Mirror

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"

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

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