Actor Robbie Coltrane has died at 72

Actor Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid Role in the Harry Potter films, has died aged 72.

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He also appeared in the ITV detective drama Cracker and the James Bond films Goldeneye and The World Isn't Enough.

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His agent Belinda Wright confirmed in a statement that the actor died at a hospital near Falkirk, Scotland.

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She described Coltrane as a "unique talent" and added that his role as Hagrid "brought joy to the children and adults around the world".

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"Robbie Coltrane is survived by his sister Annie Rae, his youngsters Spencer and Alice, and their mother Rhona Gemmell.

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Harry Potter author JK Rowling described Coltrane on Twitter as an "incredible talent" and a "total one-off".

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Coltrane was the son of teacher and pianist Jean Ross and general practitioner (GP), Ian Baxter McMillan,

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and was educated at the independent Glenalmond College in Perth and Kinross.

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