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.
Matt Damon calls 'The Odyssey' the most challenging film of his career
Matt Damon has played action hero Jason Bourne, an astronaut stranded on Mars and dozens of other characters, but it was his role as the Greek king Odysseus that he said presented his biggest on-screen challenge.
Prince Harry and others lose privacy lawsuit against Daily Mail
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Taylor Swift defeats Florida poet's plagiarism lawsuit
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Dior beats Chanel to dress Taylor Swift for wedding of the decade
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It's a love story: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married
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The UAE has strongly condemned the hostile Iranian attack on Qatar’s Al Rakeyyat vessel as it was transiting near the Strait of Hormuz.
Dubai has taken another step closer towards launching commercial air taxi operations.
Ajman has unveiled a AED 1.8 billion development agenda aimed at enhancing community wellbeing and improving quality of life.
