Rupert Grint and Emma Watson are honoring their late co-star Robbie Coltrane.
As we reported, the actor – best known for his role as the lovable gamekeeper Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter franchise – sadly passed away at 72 years old in a hospital near his home in Larbert, Scotland on Friday.
A cause of death is unknown at this time, but Deadline reported that his agent, Scott Henderson, shared he was in poor health over the past two years. Related: American Idol Star Willie Spence’s Family Pay Tribute To ‘Gentle Giant’ In Statement Following the devastating news of his death, many of his Harry Potter cast members, including Daniel Radcliffe, took a moment to remember Robbie on social media.
And the latest tribute comes from Rupert, who portrayed Ron Weasley in the film franchise. Taking to social media over the weekend, the 34-year-old actor said called Robbie a “giant-hearted man” alongside a picture of the beloved character Hagrid sitting in front of his hut: Meanwhile, Emma who played Hermione Granger shared a touching Instagram Story post of a picture of her and Robbie at an event, writing: She continued: Such beautiful words from both Emma and Rupert.
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