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Harry Potter's Robbie Coltrane chats to Emma Watson in last photo before his death

Robbie Coltrane died on Friday at the age of 72, his agent confirmed on Friday. The last photo of him showed him deep in conversation with his Harry Potter co-star Emma Watson

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Robbie Coltrane, best known for playing Hagrid in the ‘Harry Potter’ films, dies at 72

Robbie Coltrane, the Scottish actor who played the lovable half-giant Rubeus Hagrid in all eight “Harry Potter” films, has died at age 72.

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Robbie Coltrane 'had to' take Harry Potter role as 'his children convinced him'

The Scottish acting legend was talked into the iconic role by his eight-year-old son.

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Hugh Laurie among stars remembering ‘exceptional’ Robbie Coltrane

The Scottish actor starred in a number of classic British franchises and shows during his career including 007, Blackadder and Harry Potter.

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Daniel Radcliffe in Robbie Coltrane tribute as Harry Potter says Scot 'constantly had us laughing'

The Scottish actor's agent Belinda Wright confirmed the star, best known for his role as Rubeus Hagrid in the series of films, died aged 72 on Friday.

Daily Record

In Pictures: Harry Potter and Cracker star Robbie Coltrane

The Scottish star played Hogwarts gamekeeper Hagrid and starred as criminal psychologist Dr Eddie ‘Fitz’ Fitzgerald in crime drama Cracker.

The Independent UK

Daniel Radcliffe pays tribute to ‘incredible’ Harry Potter star Robbie Coltrane

The actor was best known for playing the Hogwarts gamekeeper Hagrid in the fantasy series and a criminal psychologist in ITV’s crime drama Cracker.

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JK Rowling leads Robbie Coltrane tributes as she hails Harry Potter star 'incredible'

The Scots star, whose real name is Anthony Robert McMillan, was best known for playing the beloved Hogwarts gamekeeper Hagrid.

Daily Record

The 15 Harry Potter stars who have sadly passed away after Robbie Coltrane’s death

The Hagrid actor died on Friday at the age of 72, his agent confirmed.

Daily Record

Robbie Coltrane, actor who starred in ‘Harry Potter’ series as Hagrid, dies at 72

Actor Robbie Coltrane, known for portraying the grizzly, but friendly half-giant wizard Rubeus Hagrid in the “Harry Potter” film franchise, has died, the Los Angeles Times can confirm.

Los Angeles Times

Robbie Coltrane's acting career from Hagrid in Harry Potter to Tutti Frutti

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

Daily Record

Harry Potter actor Robbie Coltrane's career from Cracker to Hagrid and James Bond cameos

Legendary British actor Robbie Coltrane's CV boasts an impressive 114 acting credits

Daily Mirror

From Cracker to Hagrid, larger-than-life Robbie Coltrane dominated the screen

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

The Independent UK

Robbie Coltrane: a totally singular talent from Cracker to Harry Potter – cerebral, physical and unforgettable

From early comedy in Tutti Frutti to damaged psychologist Fitz, via Hagrid, Falstaff, Blackadder and finally National Treasure’s complex, hard-to-hate lead, Coltrane – who has died aged 72 – was a one-off

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Harry Potter and the missing sketches: JK Rowling’s first drawings of boy wizard

Author’s original drawings for her first Hogwarts novel to appear in print – alongside the return of a mysterious wizard

Daily Record

Where are Harry Potter's Scottish stars now? Hollywood, TV stardom and prison

Not every Scot who appeared in the Harry Potter franchises has gone on to greater things as we look at their talent over the years.

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