Emma Watson, well-known for her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series, led the tributes to the actor who “made it a joy to be Hermione.”
As the Harry Potter cast pays tribute to Robbie Coltrane, Emma Watson says he “made us family”
The Harry Potter film cast has paid tribute to Rubeus Hagrid actor Robbie Coltrane, who died at the age of 72.
The cast of the fantasy film series paid tribute to the actor, who played half-giant Rubeus Hagrid, after his death at the age of 72, with his co-stars praising him for his “warmth and brilliance.”
Emma Watson, well-known for her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series, led the tributes to the actor who “made it a joy to be Hermione.”
“Robbie was like the most fun uncle I’ve ever had but most of all he was deeply caring, and compassionate towards me as a child and an adult.” She wrote in an Instagram story.
“His talent was so immense it made sense he played a giant – he could fill ANY space with his brilliance.
“Know how much I adore and admire you. I’ll really miss your sweetness, your nicknames, your warmth, your laughs and your hugs. You made us a family. Know you were that to us.
“Robbie, if I ever get to be so kind as you were to me on a film set I promise I’ll do it in your name and memory.
“There was no better Hagrid. You made it a joy to be Hermione.”
Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson’s co-star and lead in the Harry Potter films, called Robbie “one of the funniest people” and an “incredible actor.”
“Robbie was one of the funniest people I’ve met and used to keep us laughing constantly as kids on the set,” said the actor, who worked closely with Coltrane.
I remember him keeping our spirits up during Prisoner of Azkaban, when we were all hiding from the torrential rain for hours in Hagrid’s hut, and he was telling stories and cracking jokes to keep morale up.
“I feel incredibly lucky that I got to meet and work with him and very sad that he’s passed. He was an incredible actor and a lovely man.”
Warwick Davis, who played Professor Flitwick in the fantasy series, paid tribute, saying, “I was saddened to learn that fellow #HarryPotter cast member, Robbie Coltrane died today.
“Always jovial, he brought warmth, light and laughter to any set he walked on to. RIP Robbie, Beloved Giant of comedy.x”
Actors who played characters in the Weasley family expressed their admiration for the actor, with Bonnie Wright, who played Ginny Weasley, writing: “Heartbroken by the passing of Robbie Coltrane.
“Hagrid was my favourite character! Robbie portrayed Hagrid’s warmth, sense of home & unconditional love for his students and magical creatures so brilliantly.
“Thanks for all the laughter. Miss you Robbie. Sending love to your family.”
Oliver Phelps, who played George Weasley, tweeted: “Over the years we had some great chats about history and travel. Rest in peace Robbie x”
