'farewell'
Daniel Radcliffe leads Harry Potter stars in tributes for Hagrid actor Robbie Coltrane as he dies age 72
HARRY Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has led the tributes for Robbie Coltrane this evening following the news of his death age 72.
The Scottish actor, best known for playing Hagrid, died today in hospital in Scotland.
6
6
6
6
Daniel Radcliffe has remembered his Harry Potter co-star as "one of the funniest people" and an "incredible actor".
The actor, who starred in the lead role in the fantasy series, worked closely with Robbie, who played Rubeus Hagrid, throughout the eight films.
Daniel shared fond memories from set in a statement, saying: "Robbie was one of the funniest people I've met and used to keep us laughing constantly as kids on the set.
"I've especially fond memories of him keeping our spirits up on Prisoner of Azkaban, when 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.
"I feel incredibly lucky that I got to meet and work with him and very sad that he's passed. He was an incredible actor and a lovely man."
Creator of the hit books - J.K Rowling - shared a picture of herself holding hands with Robbie and paid her respects.
She told her followers: "I'll never know anyone remotely like Robbie again.
"He was an incredible talent, a complete one off, and I was beyond fortunate to know him, work with him and laugh my head off with him.
"I send my love and deepest condolences to his family, above all his children."
James Phelps, who starred alongside Robbie as Fred Weasley in the Harry Potter films, recalled his first memory of the actor.
"I will miss the random chats about all subjects under the sun," he tweeted.
"And I'll never forget in September 2000, Robbie Coltrane came over to a very nervous 14yr old me on my 1st ever day on a movie set and said 'Enjoy it, you'll be great'. Thank you for that."
Read More on Robbie Coltrane
Matthew Lewis, who played Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter films, commented: “Robbie. Bobser. He called me Space Boy. We shared a love of the final frontier.
“He didn’t give a f**k and it always made you smile. A giant, in more ways than one. We had some times x”
Harry Potter super fan Vicky Pattison shared: "RIP Robbie Coltrane, so much more than hagrid, to many people I'm sure... but to me, he'll always be the kindest wizard in the world.. and he will be missed 🥺♥️
"Rest in Paradise now sir... And I hope he knew how much happiness this role brought to so many people 😞."
Stephen Fry, who starred in comedy series Alfresco with him, remembered him dearly, writing: "I first met Robbie Coltrane almost exactly 40 years ago.
"I was awe/terror/love struck all at the same time.
"Such depth, power & talent: funny enough to cause helpless hiccups & honking as we made our first TV show, 'Alfresco'.
"Farewell, old fellow. You'll be so dreadfully missed."
Reverend Richard Coles shared his own memory, writing: "Very sorry to hear Robbie Coltrane has died. We shared a dressing room once and he had the biggest pants I have ever seen, which he wore with tremendous flair. We were friends from then on."
Comedian Jack Dee wrote: "The brilliant, delightful and ridiculously funny Robbie Coltrane has left us. What a fab actor and man he was. Love to his family. RIP Robbie.x"
Most read in TV
Actor Robert Lindsay tweeted: "Now I’m in shock at the death of my dear pal Robbie Coltrane
"We shared a Hollywood journey that will live with me forever ❤️Another great star to light the heavens."
Robbie’s agent of 40 years Belinda Wright broke the news of his death and thanked the medical staff at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert, near Falkirk in Scotland for their "care and diplomacy".
In a statement, she added: "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.
"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 to called his Agent, I shall miss him."
READ MORE SUN STORIES
Robbie was made an OBE in the 2006 New Year's honours list for his services to drama and he was awarded the Bafta Scotland Award for outstanding contribution to film in 2011.
The actor is survived by his sister Annie Rae, his children Spencer and Alice and their mother Rhona Gemmell.
6
6
Topics