BAFTA-winning Robbie Coltrane became known for roles as Hagrid in the 'Harry Potter' film series and Fitz in the ITV series 'Cracker.'
Coltrane’s agent, Belinda Wright, said in an email that he died at a hospital in Scotland. She did not give a cause of death.
, the good-natured half-giant groundskeeper of Hogwarts and a mentor to Harry as he navigated the wizarding world. He appeared in all eight"Potter" films, released from 2001 to 2011. Daniel Radcliffe remembers Robbie Coltrane as 'incredible actor,' 'lovely man' on 'Harry Potter' Another line, spoken by Harry in the first film, also circulated on social media following news of Coltrane's passing:Coltrane first gained fame as Dr. Eddie"Fitz" Fitzgerald, who helped police solve crimes in the British drama series"Cracker." His turn as a criminal psychologist earned him three consecutive BAFTA Awards for best actor. Queen Elizabeth II appointed Coltrane with an OBE in 2006.
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