In an Instagram story, Emma Watson said goodbye to actor Robbie Coltrane, who played the Hogwarts gamekeeper Rubeus Hagrid in the eight films of the ‘Harry Potter’ saga. Coltrane died this Friday (14), at the age of 72. According to Deadline, Coltrane had a health problem for about two years. The actor died in a hospital near his home in Scotland.
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“Robbie was like the most fun uncle I’ve ever had, but most of all, he was deeply caring and compassionate towards me as a child and an adult. His talent was so immense that it made sense he played a giant — he could fill ANY space with his brilliance”, wrote the actress.
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Watson continues, “Robbie, if I ever get to be so kind as you were to me on a film set I promise I’ll do it in your name and memory. Know how much I adore and admire you. I’ll really miss your sweetness, your nicknames, your warmth, your laughs, and your hugs. You made us a family. Know you were that to us. There was no better Hagrid. You made it a joy to be Hermione.”
Throughout his career, Robbie Coltrane has also played forensic psychologist Dr. Edward ‘Fitz’ Fitzgerald in the drama series “Cracker”, for which he won three consecutive BAFTA Best Actor Awards. And he was in the James Bond films “GoldenEye” and “The World Is Not Enough”, in the role of Valentin Dmitrovich Zukovsky.
On Twitter, JK Rowling, Tom Felton and Bonnie Wright also paid tribute to their friend. Check it out below:
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. pic.twitter.com/tzpln8hD9z
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) October 14, 2022
Heartbroken by the passing of Robbie Coltrane. Hagrid was my favourite character! Robbie portrayed Hagrid’s warmth, sense of home & unconditional love for his students and magical creatures so brilliantly. Thanks for all the laughter. Miss you Robbie. Sending love to your family pic.twitter.com/Gbl3NCsrlA
— Bonnie Wright (@thisisbwright) October 14, 2022
One of my fondest memories of filming Harry Potter was a night shoot on the first film in the forbidden forest. I was 12. Robbie cared & looked after everyone around of him. Effortlessly. And made them laugh. Effortlessly. pic.twitter.com/eQA5v1YCm8
— Tom Felton (@TomFelton) October 14, 2022