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Robbie Coltrane, a veteran Scottish-born comic and actor known for his star turns in the British crime series Cracker and the Harry Potter movie franchise, died Friday, Oct. 14, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. He was 72 years old.
Coltrane’s agent Belinda Wright called him a “unique talent,” who she’ll remember as “an abidingly loyal client.”
“As well as being a wonderful actor, he was forensically intelligent and brilliantly witty, and after 40 years of being proud to be to called his agent, I shall miss him,” Wright added of Coltrane in a statement.
Coltrane’s agent Belinda Wright called him a “unique talent,” who she’ll remember as “an abidingly loyal client.”
“As well as being a wonderful actor, he was forensically intelligent and brilliantly witty, and after 40 years of being proud to be to called his agent, I shall miss him,” Wright added of Coltrane in a statement.
Robbie Coltrane, Comic Performer Who Played Hagrid in ‘Harry Potter’ Movies, Dies at 72
The eccentric actor appeared in the movie franchise based on J.K. Rowling’s novels and also starred in the British crime drama 'Cracker.'
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