Robbie Coltrane, Hagrid in ‘Harry Potter’ films, dead at 72

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Robbie Coltrane, the actor who brought to life the lovable gamekeeper Hagrid in the Harry Potter film franchise, died on Friday, according to his agent, Scott Henderson. He was 72. 

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The Scottish-born actor’s other credits included the British series “Cracker” and James Bond films “GoldenEye” and “The World Is Not Enough.” 

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No details on the cause of death were immediately provided. 

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Before Coltrane shot to international fame playing the bearded Hagrid, he was honed his comedic skills on the theatre stage. 

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In the ’80s, he appeared in a short-lived sketch series called “Alfresco” alongside powerhouses Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry and Emma Thompson. 

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On Friday, Fry honored his former co-star in a statement posted to Twitter. 

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“I first met Robbie Coltrane almost exactly 40 years ago. I was awe/terror/love struck all at the same time. 

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Such depth, power & talent: funny enough to cause helpless hiccups & honking as we made our first TV show, ‘Alfresco,’” he wrote. “Farewell, old fellow. 

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