(WGHP) — Robbie Coltrane, an actor known best for playing the beloved character Hagrid in the “Harry Potter” movie franchise, has died, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Coltrane was 72 years old.

Nick Frost will remain faithful to the performance of the late Robbie Coltrane when playing Rubeus Hagrid in the highly anticipated HBO “Harry Potter” series. But don’t expect him to be an exact copy.

Harry Potter and Cracker actor Robbie Coltrane has died at the aged of 72, his agent has said. His agent of 40 years, Belinda Wright said Coltrane died on Friday and thanked the medical staff at Forth ...

Robbie Coltrane, the Scottish actor known for playing Hagrid in the "Harry Potter" films, has died at the age of 72. "My client and friend Robbie Coltrane OBE passed away on Friday, October 14," ...