Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, has died at the age of 72.
Britain's PA Media reported the new on Friday, citing his agent.
The Scottish-born actor has also starred in James Bond films.
He is best known for playing the Hogwarts gamekeeper Hagrid in the Harry Potter movies and criminal psychologist Dr. Eddie 'Fitz' Fitzgerald in crime drama Cracker.
Coltrane was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Queen Elizabeth II in 2006.
Shakira brings free concert to Mexico City in March
Colombian pop star Shakira will perform in Mexico City's Zocalo square in a free concert on the night of March 1, the best-selling musician announced together with the city government on Friday.
Channing Tatum draws on real-life parenting for Berlinale drama 'Josephine'
Channing Tatum recalled how he has had conversations with his daughter similar to those depicted in his role as a father in the assault drama "Josephine," which is competing for the Berlin Film Festival's top prize.
'Grey's Anatomy' star Eric Dane dies at 53
Actor Eric Dane, who played the handsome Dr. Mark Sloan on the hit television series "Grey's Anatomy," has died on Thursday aged 53, his family said, less than a year after revealing that he suffered from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Shia LaBeouf arrested in New Orleans for assault, police say
Shia LaBeouf was arrested just after midnight on Tuesday in New Orleans where police said the 39‑year‑old “Transformers” film star assaulted two men in a fight.
Depression-era movie 'The Weight' packs a metaphor, says its star Ethan Hawke
Padraic McKinley's directorial debut feature film "The Weight" has, like any great title, a metaphor to it, Oscar-nominated Ethan Hawke said at the Berlin Film Festival.
The UAE and Belgium held the third round of political consultations in Abu Dhabi, exploring avenues to further expand non-oil trade, foster private sector partnerships and enhance investment in key sectors like energy and advanced tech.
The Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans initiative has received a contribution of AED100 million from Erth Zayed Philanthropies following the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister.
Bahrain's Royal Humanitarian Foundation has dispatched a 100-tonne urgent relief shipment to the Gaza Strip in coordination with the UAE's Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 and the Emirates Red Crescent.
