Robbie Coltrane

Robbie Coltrane: Harry Potter actor dies aged 72

Posted on October 15, 2022

Robbie Coltrane, the Scottish actor who played Rubeus Hagrid in JK Rowling’s Harry Potter franchise, passed on Friday. Find out the reasons why Robbie Coltrane die, what transpired to him, and what caused the cause of his demise.

Coltrane was also a part of his role in the British criminal thriller “Cracker” which aired on ITV and was also as a character in James Bond films including “Goldeneye” and “The World Is Not Enough.” The tributes to him are flooding in every day since announcement of the death of Robbie Coltrane came out online on the web.

How did Robbie Coltrane die?

Robbie Coltrane, real name Anthony Robert McMillan, died on Thursday, October 14 2022 on the Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert. He died in the presence of his family members following a struggle in his illness for a few days.

Coltrane’s long-time manager Belinda Wright announced and confirmed the devastating news of Robbie’s demise in a hospital near Falkirk located in Scotland. Belinda Wright stated Coltrane as an “unique talent” and stated his work in the role of Hagrid “brought joy to children and adults alike all over the world.”

“For me personally , I’ll remember him as a steadfastly loyal client. Alongside being a fantastic actor, he also was extremely clever, brilliantly funny and, after forty years of being privileged to be his agent, I’ll regret his presence,” Wright added. Wright.

Robbie Coltrane dead at 72: What was the cause of his death?

The reason for the death of Robbie Coltrane is not known at this time. The singer died at the Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert close to Falkirk, Scotland. The agent for his client Belinda Wright didn’t mention the reasons for Robbie Coltrane’s death.

Internet users are speculated that Coltrane passed away from natural causes. Coltrane was aged 72. His health was deteriorating in the last couple of months. In the last few days, he was taken to the hospital, where was taken to the hospital where he died on Friday.

Coltrane was also afflicted with Osteoarthritis. But, it’s not an incurable condition that could have caused his death.

Robbie Coltrane Early Life and Acting Career

The singer was born as Anthony Robert McMillan on March 30, 1950 located in Rutherglen, Scotland, Robbie Coltrane was the child of Jean Ross Howie, a piano teacher, as well as Ian Baxter McMillan, a general doctor and forensic surgeon.

Coltrane was educated through Glenalmond College and then went to the Glasgow School of Art. The first time he was interested in painting, he then shifted to live performance and acting after having doubts about his talents. He used the pseudonym to provide an address for the jazz music legend John Coltrane.

Waterloo Sunset was Robbie Coltrane’s first screen credit, which came out on the screen in 1979. He played Queenie Watt’s escapee from her care home. He also made a variety of appearances in television and films shows following that, such as Flash Gordon, Are You Being served?, Krull, and Britannia Hospital.

At this point Coltrane’s comical talents were at their best and his success was evident in the 1980s, particularly in TV sketch shows such as Alfresco as well as A Kick Up the Eighties. The year 1987 saw him appeared on Tutti Frutti which was a television series that won the Bafta award about an unkempt Scottish band.

Robbie Coltrane will be forever remembered as Harry Potter’s “Rubeus Hagrid”

The film series that Robbie Coltrane will truly be remembered will be JK Rowling’s hugely successful thrilling film Harry Potter. Coltrane first appeared in film in the year 2001’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone as “Rubeus Hagrid.”

He was the half-giant, half-human that is the gamekeeper as well as the Keeper of keys in the Grounds in Hogwarts. The role brought him a new audience of fans of the younger generation and his career was re-energized. Coltrane was a key part of the group until 2011.

The other role that he starred in was in the role of the character Dr. Edward “Fitz” Fitzgerald in Jimmy McGovern’s Cracker series. His role as an antisocial criminal psychologist earned him 3 consecutive BAFTA best TV actor awards.

He also was Valentin Zukosvky on GoldenEye as well as The World Is Not Enough. Nobody will forget these roles ever again.

Coltrane also wrote an autobiography , titled “Coltrane in a Cadillac.” Then, he was to appear in the TV show of that name from 1993.

Robbie Coltrane Net Worth How Rich was Robbie Coltrane?

Robbie Coltrane had an estimated net worth of $4 million, according the Celebrity Net Worth. Coltrane accumulated the majority of his fortunes through his numerous projects during his lengthy career that stretched over 43 years.

He also put the money into several properties, businesses and stocks which helped him become more richer.

Robbie Coltrane Obituary: Funeral Arrangements and Survivors

Funeral plans for Robbie Coltrane are pending at the moment. We’re waiting for Robbie Coltrane’s death notice to be published in the near future. This section will be updated as more details are released.

Tributes have been offered to the late actor , led by Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe and writer JK Rowling. Fans from all over the world have joined in the tributes to the dearly loved “Hagrid.”

Robbie Coltrane is survived by his two children Spencer and Alice Their mothers Rhona Gemmel, as well as the sister Annie Rae.

Our prayers and thoughts are with the family members. Let God grant the soul rest in peace.

 

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