Robbie Coltrane dead aged 72

msn.com:

Robbie Coltrane has died aged 72. The ‘James Bond’, ‘Cracker’ and ‘Harry Potter’ actor’s passing on Friday (14. 10. 22) was confirmed by his agent.

Belinda Wright said: “My client and friend Robbie Coltrane OBE passed away on Friday, October 14. “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 called his agent, I shall miss him. “He is survived by his sister Annie Rae, his children Spencer and Alice and their mother Rhona Gemmell.

They would like to thank the medical staff at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert for their care and diplomacy. ” A cause of death was not given.

Robbie is known globally for playing Rubeus Hagrid in the ‘Harry Potter’ franchise and Valentin Dmitrovich Zukovsky in the 007 films ‘GoldenEye’ and ‘The World Is Not Enough’.