Harry Potter stars pay tribute to Robbie Coltrane

Harry Potter followers have been dealt a significant shock this morning when it was introduced that Robbie Coltrane had died on the age of 72. Whereas the actor had quite a few credit to his identify, he turned beloved by tens of millions due to his position as Hogwarts gamekeeper Rubeus Hagrid within the Harry Potter franchise. Tributes to Robbie Coltrane have come pouring in because the announcement of his loss of life, together with from these he labored with on the Harry Potter films.

In a press release, Daniel Radcliffe mentioned, “Robbie was one of many funniest individuals I’ve met and used to maintain us laughing continuously as children on the set. I’ve particularly fond recollections of him maintaining our spirits up on ‘Prisoner of Azkaban,’ after we have been all hiding from the torrential rain for hours in Hagrid’s hut and he was telling tales and cracking jokes to maintain morale up. I really feel extremely fortunate that I acquired to satisfy and work with him and really unhappy that he’s handed. He was an unimaginable actor and a stunning man.”

Emma Watson shared a tribute to Robbie Coltrane on her Instagram Tales. “Robbie was like essentially the most enjoyable uncle I’ve ever had, however most of all, he was deeply caring and compassionate in the direction of me as a baby and an grownup,” Watson wrote. “His expertise was so immense that it made sense he performed an enormous — he may fill ANY area along with his brilliance. Robbie, if I ever get to be so sort as you have been to me on a movie set I promise I’ll do it in your identify and reminiscence. Understand how a lot I am keen on and admire you. I’ll actually miss your sweetness, your nicknames, your heat, your laughs, and your hugs. You made us a household. Know you have been that to us. There was no higher Hagrid. You made it a pleasure to be Hermione.“

Bonnie Wright, who performed Ginny Weasley, wrote on Twitter that she was “Heartbroken by the passing of Robbie Coltrane. Hagrid was my favourite character! Robbie portrayed Hagrid’s heat, sense of house and unconditional love for his college students and magical creatures so brilliantly. Thanks for the laughter. Miss you Robbie. Sending like to your loved ones.” Harry Potter writer J.Okay. Rowling additionally took to Twitter to precise her unhappiness at Coltrane’s passing. “I’ll by no means know anybody remotely like Robbie once more,” Rowling wrote. “He was an unimaginable expertise, a whole one off, and I used to be past lucky to know him, work with him and snort my head off with him. I ship my love and deepest condolences to his household, above all his kids.” You can be missed, Mr. Coltrane.