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JK Rowling shares heartbreaking tribute to Harry Potter actor Robbie Coltrane

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Updated 18:58 14 Oct 2022 GMT+1Published 18:56 14 Oct 2022 GMT+1

JK Rowling shares heartbreaking tribute to Harry Potter actor Robbie Coltrane

The Harry Potter author has shared a tribute to the star.

Gabriella Ferlita

Gabriella Ferlita

The tributes have begun to roll in for Robbie Coltrane, following his tragic death today, 14 October.

The 72-year-old actor was a fan-favourite for his role as Hagrid in Harry Potter, as well as notable roles in James Bond’s GoldenEye and The World Is Not Enough.

Now, JK Rowling has shared a heartbreaking tribute to her friend and colleague.

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In a sentimental post on Twitter, the Harry Potter author wrote: “I'll never know anyone remotely like Robbie again.

“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.”

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Stephen Fry also penned a tribute to the star today on Twitter, as he wrote: “I first met Robbie Coltrane almost exactly 40 years ago.

"I was awe/terror/love struck all at the same time. Such depth, power & talent: funny enough to cause helpless hiccups & honking as we made our first TV show, 'Alfresco'.

The Harry Potter author has shared a tribute to the star.
@jk_rowling / Twitter

"Farewell, old fellow. You’ll be so dreadfully missed.”

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His agent Belinda Wright confirmed the sad news today with a statement which read: "My client and friend Robbie Coltrane OBE passed away on Friday October 14. 

"Robbie was a unique talent, sharing the Guinness Book of Records’ Award for winning three consecutive Best Actor Baftas for his portrayal of Fitz in Granada TV’s series Cracker in 1994, 1995 and 1996 with Sir Michael Gambon.

“He will probably be best remembered for decades to come as Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, a role which brought joy to children and adults alike all over the world, prompting a stream of fan letters every week for over 20 years.

"James Bond fans write too to applaud his role in GoldenEye and The World Is Not Enough.

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His agent Belinda Wright confirmed the sad news today.
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"For me personally I shall remember him as an abidingly loyal client.

"As well as being a wonderful actor, he was forensically intelligent, brilliantly witty and after 40 years of being proud to be called his agent, I shall miss him.

"He is survived by his sister Annie Rae, his children Spencer and Alice and their mother Rhona Gemmell.

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"They would like to thank the medical staff at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert for their care and diplomacy.

"Please respect Robbie’s family’s privacy at this distressing time."

If you have experienced a bereavement and would like to speak with someone in confidence, contact Cruse Bereavement Care via their national helpline on 0808 808 1677

Featured Image Credit: WENN Rights Ltd / Alamy Stock Photo / Twitter

Topics: News, Celebrity, Harry Potter

Gabriella Ferlita
Gabriella Ferlita

Gabriella Ferlita is a full-time journalist at LADbible Group, writing on lifestyle, communities and news across Tyla, LADbible and UNILAD. When she's not writing, she's fussing over her five-year-old Toyger cat, Clarence.

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