When the world heard of the death of Robbie Coltrane Friday morning the tributes begin to pour in from the legendary former co-stars and friends of the actor.
Among those who share sweet feelings about their time with the late actor is Coltrane’s Harry Potter co-star Daniel Radcliffe. The duo have starred in all eight films in the magical franchise, Radcliffe as the titular boy wizard and Coltrane as friendly Hogwarts ranger Rubeus Hagrid.
“Robbie was one of the funniest people I’ve met and kept us laughing all the time like kids on set,” Radcliffe wrote in a statement Friday, sharing a beautiful memory of the 2004 set Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
“I especially have good memories of him who keeps us going The prisoner of Azkaban, when we all hid for hours from the torrential rain in Hagrid’s cabin and he told stories and jokes to keep morale up. I feel incredibly lucky to have had the opportunity to meet and work with him and I am very sad that he passed away. He was an incredible actor and a nice man.”
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Coltrane, who also played in the James Bond franchise and recently appeared in the HBO Max Return to Hogwarts 20th anniversary special, may be loved by millions like Hagrid, but for those who knew and worked with the actor, he was something special.
controversial Harry Potter author JK Rowling also honored Coltrane with a tweet in his honor, sharing a photo of them together and writing:
“I will never know anyone in the distance like Robbie again. He was an incredible talent, a complete talent, and I was lucky enough to know him, work with him and laugh with him. I send my love and deepest condolences to his family, especially his children.”
Coltrane is survived by his two children, but the actor previously said his memory will live on through his films for generations to come.
“My children grew up during [the Harry Potter era]he said during the HBO Max reunion special. “The legacy of the film is that my children’s generation will show them to their children.”
“You could easily look at it in 50 years… I won’t be here unfortunately, but Hagrid will, yes.
Coltrane turned 72.