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Robbie Coltrane dead aged 72

Friday 14th October 2022, 6:18pm

Crackanory. Robbie Coltrane. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions
  • Robbie Coltrane has died in a Scottish hospital aged 72
  • The actor rose to prominence with the early 80s' alternative comedy boom
  • His credits include television, feature films, radio and the stage

Actor Robbie Coltrane has died at the age of 72.

Riding to prominence one of the comically-minded actors on the wave of the early 1980s' alternative comedy boom, he is now best remembered for his considerable work in the field of drama, but accumulated a long and significant CV of comedy credits.

Born Anthony Robert McMillan on 30th March 1950, he died today, 14th October 2022, at a hospital in Larbert, Scotland.

His comedy credits range from television to radio and film, including titles such as The Young Ones, A Kick Up The Eighties, Nuns On The Run, Britannia Hospital, Blackadder, Alfresco, Friday Night Live, Tutti Frutti, Alive And Kicking and Lead Balloon.

Also a key part of the Comic Strip Presents team, he appeared in, wrote and/or directed across the lifespan of the satirical series, including the very first episode on Channel 4 in 1982 and 2012's 30th anniversary special.

Born in Rutherglen just outside Glasgow, the circumstances around his death have yet to be revealed.

His agent said today: "He will probably be best remembered for decades to come as Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, a role which brought joy to children and adults alike all over the world."

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