Harry Potter and Cracker actor, Anthony Robert McMillan a.k.a. Robbie Coltrane, passed away at the age of 72 on Friday.
The Scottish star became famous for his roles as the beloved Hogwarts gamekeeper Hagrid and as a criminal psychologist, Dr Eddie ‘Fitz’ Fitzgerald, in ITV’s crime drama Cracker.
In a statement released by Daily Post, his Agent Belinda Wright said: “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.
Adding that Coltrane’s role as Hagrid in the Harry Potter films will live on.
“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.
“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.”
She thanked the medical staff at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert, near Falkirk in Scotland for their “care and diplomacy”.
Coltrane was made an OBE in the 2006 New Year’s honours list for his services to drama and he was awarded the Bafta Scotland Award for outstanding contribution to film in 2011.
The actor is survived by his sister Annie Rae, his children Spencer and Alice and their mother Rhona Gemmell.
