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Story for the creator of Harry Potter JK RowlingThere’s no one better suited to play the role of Steward and Keykeeper and Base of Hogwarts Robbie Coltrane and he was her top choice to play Hagrid in the first place. The rest, they say, is history, as the Scotland-born veteran actor takes on the role of Harry Potter’s best friend in all eight films in the iconic franchise. Sadly, Robbie passed away on October 14, 2022, confirmed by Hollywood Reporter, after a long battle with an undisclosed illness.
Fans around the world will remember him most in the iconic role, and it’s something Robbie admits he’s most proud of. Harry Potter 20th Anniversary especially. “The legacy of these films is that my children will show them to their children,” he said with tears in his eyes. “So you can watch them in 50 years’ time, that’s easy. I won’t be here, sadly… But Hagrid will. In the special, it is clear how close he has come to the cast of the movies. He shared a special moment with Emma Watson, who plays Hermione, as they reflect her growing up on screen. She also lamented that the beloved actor is ready to cause more ”naughty” than any child actor, with Rupert Grint jokingly said that he was “Such a child.”
After learning of his death, many of Robbie’s Potter co-stars were quick to pay their respects to their dearly loved friend, as many others have done. Potter icon passed away recently.
Daniel Radcliffe
In the Harry Potter books, Hagrid is the first to tell the boy from Privet Drive that he is a wizard. Perhaps it makes sense that one of the first stars to honor Robbie as the man behind The Boy Who Lived, Daniel Radcliffe. “Robbie was one of the funniest people I have ever met and often made us laugh non-stop as children on set,” his statement read, via Diversity. “I especially like the memories of him keeping us spirits up in ‘Prisoner of Azkaban,’ when we all hid from the torrential rain for hours in Hagrid’s hut and he was telling stories and joking around. to keep spirits up. I feel extremely fortunate to have met and worked with him and am deeply saddened that he has passed away. He is an incredible actor and a lovely man. “
JK Rowling
I will never know someone from as far away as Robbie again. He’s an incredible talent, a perfect talent, and I’m so lucky to get to know him, work with him, and laugh with him. I extend my deepest love and condolences to his family, above all his children. pic.twitter.com/tzpln8hD9z
– JK Rowling (@jk_rowling) October 14, 2022
The author of the Harry Potter series brought her Twitter right after hearing the news to pay tribute to the man who brought one of her life’s most beloved characters to the big screen. Share shared a never-before-seen intimate photo of them together at a classy, best-dressed affair there. “I’ll never know anyone from as far away as Robbie again,” she wrote in the caption. “He is an incredible talent, a perfect talent, and I am so fortunate to have known him, worked with him and made me feel good with him. I send my deepest love and condolences to his family, above all his children.”
Oliver and James Phelps
I’ll miss random conversations on all sorts of topics under the sun And I’ll never forget in September 2000, Robbie Coltrane came to see me very nervous 14-year-olds on my first day on the internet. a movie and say “Enjoy it, you’re going to be great”. Thank you for that x
– James Phelps (@James_Phelps) October 14, 2022
From day 1 on movie 1, James Phelps played half as the Weasley twins or prankster. As Fred, James was able to spend a lot of time with Robbie, especially in the first two films. In his memory of Twitter page, to not only share his love of the actor, but also to remember the sage advice he gave him the day they started filming the first Harry Potter movie. “I will miss random conversations on all sorts of topics under the sun,” James wrote. “And I’ll never forget it, in September 2000, Robbie Coltrane came up to me very nervously on my first day on set, 14-year-old Robbie Coltrane said, ‘Enjoy it, you’ll be great’. Thanks for that.”
November 2001 – Leicester Square, London. “Put yourself in the boys, it’s like a Rolls-Royce for your first car”! Robbie Coleraine when he was next to me on the red carpet of the first HP launch. Over the years we have had some great conversations about history and travel. Rest in peace Robbie x
– Oliver Phelps (@OliverPhelps) October 14, 2022
Shortly after James’ brother Oliver, who plays George Weasley, posted his own tributes to Robbie, hoping that his friend and mentor will rest in peace.
David Thewlis
David Thewlis who played Remus Lupine in the Harry Potter films, quickly remembered his friend for all the joy he brought to the film. On his Instagram, he posted a loving tribute to his fellow member of the Order of the Phoenix. “The richest, strongest, and most mischievous laughter on set was all Robbie’s big fault. You are forever loved, dear man, and will be missed. “
Stephen Fry
I first met Robbie Coltrane almost 40 years ago. I was scared/terrified/love came at the same time. Depth, power and talent: enough humor to cause helpless hiccups and whistles as we made our first TV show, “Alfresco.” Goodbye old friend. You will miss it so much
– Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) October 14, 2022
Although the British actor has never been in the Harry Potter films, Stephen Fry was one of the few people who could say that they “played” Hagrid with Robbie. Stephen has narrated the UK editions of Harry Potter audiobooks and also narrated three installments of the Harry Potter video games. Immediately after the announcement of Robbie’s death, Stephen arrived Twitter to celebrate his friend who starred in the show Alfesco.
