Robbie Coltrane Death: Harry Potter's 'Hagrid' dies after prolonged illness

Robbie Coltrane, who played Rabius Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, has died. According to reports, Robbie was battling the disease for the past few years and was hospitalized at the time of his death. The death of Robbie has caused a wave of mourning among Harry Potter fans around the world. His character is being remembered.

According to news agency ANI, 72-year-old Robbie was a resident of Larbert, Scotland and died in a hospital there. Robbie had won many awards. He was born on 30 March 1950 in Glasgow, Scotland. His parents were doctors and teachers. After completing his studies from Glasgow Art School, Robbie enrolled at Murray House College of Education in Edinburgh.

After completing his studies, Robbie began doing stand-up comedy at the Edinburgh Clubs, and when he went to London to act, he took his surname in honor of jazz legend John Coltrane. Robbie started with TV. Worked in shows like Flash Gordon, Blackadder and Keep It in the Family. He also acted in A Kick Up the Eighties. Apart from this, he also acted in many popular comedy serials.

Robbie got the biggest recognition from the Harry Potter films. In the film series, he played Hagrid, a gamekeeper at the Half Giant and Hoggard Magic School. To prepare for the role, Robbie had several sessions of conversation with writer JK Rowling. Robbie also got this character because of his origin. The last film in the series, Harry Potter and the Deadly Hallows Part 2, was released in 2011. Robbie also appeared in his character in this film.