Robbie Coltrane: Harry Potter actor dies aged 72

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

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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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"For me personally I shall remember him as an abidingly loyal client. As well as being a wonderful actor, 

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he was forensically intelligent, brilliantly witty and after 40 years of being proud to be called his agent, I shall miss him.

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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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They would like to thank the medical staff at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert for their care and diplomacy.

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"Please respect Robbie's family's privacy at this distressing time."

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