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Tributes have poured in for the actor Robbie Coltrane, who was best known for his performance as Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter movies, after he died aged 72.
Coltrane’s agent Belinda Wright said her “client and friend” passed away on Friday.
She said he was a “unique talent” who shares a Guinness Book of Records’ Award for winning three consecutive Best Actor Baftas for his portrayal of Fitz in Granada TV’s series Cracker in 1994, 1995 and 1996 with Sir Michael Gambon.
Wright said: “He will probably be best remembered for decades to come as Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, a role which brought joy to children and adults alike all over the world, prompting a stream of fan letters every week for over 20 years.”
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