Harry Potter actor Robbie Coltrane dies aged 72

Arguably his best-known role came in the Harry Potter film series as he starred in all eight movies as Rubeus Hagrid.

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He also appeared in ITV detective drama Cracker and the James Bond films Goldeneye and The World Is Not Enough.

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In a statement, his agent Belinda Wright confirmed the actor died in hospital near Falkirk in Scotland.

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She described Coltrane as a "unique talent", adding his role as Hagrid "brought joy to children and adults alike all over the world".

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He is survived by his sister Annie Rae, his children Spencer and Alice and their mother Rhona Gemmell.

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