The 72-year-old Scottish actor Robbie Coltrane, best known for playing the half-giant "Hagrid" in the "Harry Potter" series, was informed of his passing on October 14, British time, his manager Belinda Wright said. The statement confirmed the death, revealing that he died in a hospital near Falkirk, Scotland.
Belinda Wright, who has been Robbie's manager for 40 years, praised him in a statement as a "unique genius" whose portrayal of "Hagrid" has brought joy to children and adults around the world, "As an outstanding actor, He was observant, smart, and witty, and I will miss him." Belinda Wright did not mention the reason for Robbie's death, but thanked the medical staff for their careful care. Before Robbie's death, his ex-wife, a pair of children, and his sister were by his side.
Robbie has suffered from poor health in recent years and suffered from osteoarthritis. The cartilage in one of his knees has been eroded and he has to use a wheelchair for walking, so he has no choice but to retire, and has rarely appeared in public since then. He attended the opening of Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Ride at in Universal Orlando at in 2019 in a wheelchair, and revealed that he was waiting for knee surgery, hoping to jump like a genie and walk again after the operation.
"Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling also posted a tribute to Robbie on social platforms, she praised Robbie as an incredible genius, lucky to know him, always happy when working together Laughing and lamenting, "I'll never know someone like Robbie Coltrane again." She also expressed her deep condolences to Robbie's family, "especially my love to his children."
Potter" film series, who is already a fan of the novel, when he received the role of "Hagrid", he described it as "an amazing thing". J.K. Rowling decided that Robbie was the perfect choice for "Hagrid" from the beginning of the movie casting, and later highly affirmed his performance, saying: "Robbie is perfect for Hagrid, because Hagrid is A very lovable character, very likable and funny, but he has to have you and feel a certain toughness in the character, and I think Robbie does that perfectly." However, Robbie also ended up playing "The Sea" perfectly. "Grid", has become one of his most popular characters since his filming.
Robbie debuted in 1979 and has acted in a number of television and film roles, including the series Cracker, the James Bond series Goldeneye and The Black Sun The World Is Not Enough.
