the actor Ruby Coltranewho was loved by his role as half-giant Rubus Hagrid in the movie series “Harry Potter‘, at the age of 72 years.
Coltrane played Hogwarts game guard Rubeus Hagrid in the popular franchise based on the books by J. K. Rowling is immensely popular as a half-giant and half-witch witch.
In a statement, the actor’s agent, who was pronounced dead, called him a “unique talent”:Robbie will be remembered for decades to come as Hagrid…a role that brought joy to children and adults alike, fueling a flood of fan mail every week for over 20 years.».
JK Rowling’s Twitter post
The famous “Harry Potter” author has posted a picture of her and the actor to offer her condolences to his family and farewell to Coltrane on his last trip. “I will never meet someone like Ruby again. He was an incredible talent, all-rounder, and I was fortunate enough to know him, work with him, and laugh with him. I send my love and deepest condolences to his family, especially his children” he wrote.
I will never know a remote person like Ruby again. He was an incredible talent, a complete one, and I was so fortunate to know and work with him and to laugh my head off with him. I send my love and deepest condolences to his family, especially his children. pic.twitter.com/tzpln8hD9z
– J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) 14 October 2022
His friend and colleague Stephen Fry’s post:
«I first met Robbie Coltrane almost 40 years ago. I felt awful/horror/loved at the same time. Lots of depth, strength and talent. It’s funny enough to give you endless hiccups because we did our first TV show, “Al Fresco.” Goodbye old man. We will miss you so much».
I first met Robbie Coltrane almost 40 years ago. I was dreaded/horrified/loved at the same time. That depth, strength, and talent: funny enough to cause hopeless hiccups and hoots as we made our first TV show, “Al Fresco.” Goodbye old man. You will be sorely missed
– Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) 14 October 2022
Health problems
It was known for several years that the Scottish actor had serious health problems with his knees. As it was announced, he was also suffering from osteoporosis.
In fact, he was immortalized at the age of 68 for the first time after news that he was not in good health, confined to a wheelchair at the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel in central London.
According to the information of the Daily Mail, the talented artist was suffering from chronic pain in his knees and with time it got worse: “He can no longer walk on his own and constantly needs help. He hopes to walk again after his surgery in AmericaA source from his family environment has mentioned.
Robbie Coltrane, born Anthony Robert MacMillan, took the stage name Coltrane in honor of jazz legend John Coltrane.
Coltrane began his career by appearing in the Alfresco graphics series (1983-1984). In 1987, he starred in the BBC’s series Tutti Frutti, for which he received his first British Television Academy Award for Best Actor.
He triumphed on television as forensic psychologist Dr. Edward Fitz in the TV drama Cracker, for which he won three consecutive BAFTA Awards for Best Actor. His performance in films such as “Nuns On The Run”, “Mona Lisa” and “Ocean’s 12” is also memorable.
He also starred in the James Bond films GoldenEye and The World is not Enough, along with Pierce Brosnan as the legendary 007. In the films, he played Valentin Dmitrovich Zukovsky and this was one of the most important roles in his career.
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