The Latest Breaking News from John Coltrane

The world lost trailblazers, pioneers and giants this year from many walks of life. Take a look back at the international stars who died this year.

The musician salutes the long career of the fellow saxophonist, the master of spiritual, ‘cosmic’ jazz who was ‘like a third grandfather’ to him

LONDON: Robbie Coltrane, the larger-than-life Scottish actor who played the beloved half-giant Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, has died at the age of 72, his agent said.

Robbie Coltrane, the baby-faced comedian and character actor whose hundreds of roles included a crime-solving psychologist on the TV series “Cracker” and the gentle half-giant Hagrid in the “Harry Potter” movies, has died. He was 72. Coltrane’s agent Belinda Wright said he died Friday at a hospital in his native…

Comedian turned critically acclaimed actor, from Cracker’s sarcastic, cerebral Fitz to the half-giant Hagrid in Harry Potter

Coltrane was made an OBE in the 2006 New Year's honours.

The actor was known for his roles in TV series Cracker and as Hagrid in the Harry Potter films.

Scottish actor who graduated from the alternative comedy scene to become a major performer known for taking on complex and difficult roles

US saxophonist who started his career with Sun Ra and John Coltrane and went on to find a more spiritual voice