The man behind Harry Potter’s first friend in the wizarding world has left us.
Wright said the actor died on Friday, calling him a “unique talent” in a statement.
“For me personally I shall remember him as an abidingly loyal client,” she added.
Robbie Coltrane, the actor who played Hagrid in ‘Harry Potter,’ died at the age of 72.Paul Rider/TV Times/Future Publishing via Getty Images
“He was a wonderful actor, a friend to all, and he will be deeply missed.”
The Scotsman maintained the role through the franchise’s seven sequels.
Coltrane reunited with many of his Harry Potter costars forthe film franchise’s 20th-anniversary HBO Max specialReturn to Hogwarts.
Robbie Coltrane as Hagrid in ‘Harry Potter’.Peter Mountain/Warner Bros.
“I just think it’s the end of an era,” he said in the special.
“I’ll not be here, sadly,” he added with a chuckle.
“But Hagrid will.
“I was awe/terror/lovestruck all at the same time,” Fry wrote.
Farewell, old fellow.
You’ll be so dreadfully missed.”
