Daniel Radcliffe, Matthew Lewis, and more ‘Harry Potter’ stars pay tribute to Robbie Coltrane after the Hagrid actor dies at 72

Robbie Coltrane, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, author JK Rowling, Rupert Grint and Kenneth Branagh arrive for the world premiere of “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” at the Odeon Leicester Square November 3, 2002 in London. Dave Hogan/Getty Images “Harry Potter” actor Robbie Coltrane has died at 72 near his home in Larbert, Scotland. Coltrane was best known for the role of Hagrid in the eight “Harry Potter” films.

Daniel Radcliffe and more “Harry Potter” stars have shared heartwarming responses in memory of Coltrane. “Harry Potter” star Robbie Coltrane died at the age of 72. According to Deadline, Coltrane died in a hospital near his home in Larbert, Scotland.

Best known for his role in the “Harry Potter” franchise as Hagrid in all eight films, Coltrane’s costars and the series’ author J. K. Rowling started sharing condolences and their memories of the beloved actor.

Daniel Radcliffe, who played the titular role, remembered Coltrane’s humor on set”Robbie was one of the funniest people I’ve met and used to keep us laughing constantly as kids on the set,” a statement from Radcliffe, obtained by Variety, read. “I’ve especially fond memories of him keeping our spirits up on ‘Prisoner of Azkaban,’ when we were all hiding from the torrential rain for hours in Hagrid’s hut and he was telling stories and cracking jokes to keep morale up. I feel incredibly lucky that I got to meet and work with him and very sad that he’s passed.

He was an incredible actor and a lovely man. “Robbie Coltrane, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, and Alan Rickman at the premiere of “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. “Sylvain Gaboury/FilmMagicBonnie Wright said Coltrane always treated the kid actors on set like ‘equal professionals'”Heartbroken by the passing of Robbie Coltrane,” Wright wrote on Instagram along with a photo of Coltrane as Hagrid.

Wright played Ginny Weasley in the movies. “Hagrid was my favourite character! Robbie portrayed Hagrid’s warmth, sense of home and unconditional love for his students and magical creatures so brilliantly,” Wright added. “Robbie always treated me and my fellow cast mates when we were wee kids like equal professionals on a film set.

A type of attitude that instilled confidence and a sense of togetherness. Thanks for all the laughter. Miss you Robbie.

Sending love to your family. Rest In Peace. ” A post shared by BONNIE WRIGHT (@thisisbwright) Matthew Lewis, who played Neville, said Coltrane always had a way of making you smile”Robbie.

Bobser. He called me Space Boy. We shared a love of the final frontier.

He didn’t give a fuck and it always made you smile,” Lewis wrote on Twitter. “A giant, in more ways than one. We had some times x”Harry Potter film stars Robbie Coltrane, Matthew Lewis, Emma Watson, Oliver Phelps and James Phelps began their sneak peek tour of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter by entering Hogsmeade on May 20, 2010 in Orlando, Florida.

Kevin Kolczynski/Universal Orlando via Getty ImagesDavid Thewlis, who played Professor Lupin, also recalled the way Coltrane effortlessly made the cast laugh”The richest, mightiest and most mischievous laughter on set was all big Robbie’s fault. You are forever loved, dear man, and will be sorely missed,” Thewlis wrote on Instagram along with a photo of Coltrane. A post shared by David Thewlis (@officialdavidthewlis) Oliver Phelps, who played twin George Weasley, recalled some wisdom Coltrane imparted at the first “Harry Potter” premiere”November 2001 – Leicester Square, London.

‘Soak this in lads, its like a Rolls-Royce for your first car’! Robbie Coleraine when he was next to me on the red carpet of the first HP premiere,” Phelps recalled on Twitter. “Over the years we had some great chats about history and travel. Rest in peace Robbie x”—Oliver Phelps (@OliverPhelps) October 14, 2022Author J.

K. Rowling shared a sweet photo with Coltrane”I’ll never know anyone remotely like Robbie again,” Rowling tweeted. “He was an incredible talent, a complete one off, and I was beyond fortunate to know him, work with him and laugh my head off with him.

I send my love and deepest condolences to his family, above all his children. “—J. K.

Rowling (@jk_rowling) October 14, 2022More to come. . .

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