Harry Potter fans have been in mourning since October 14. Robbie Coltrane, the very famous interpreter of Hagrid, is no longer, and the causes of his death have just been revealed.
On October 14, Harry Potter fans learned of the tragic disappearance of Robbie Coltrane. The actor had played the Hagrid’s role, the half-giant who accompanies Harry Potter throughout his schooling, for nearly 10 years. An incalculable number of people thus grew up with him, which explains the strong emotion around the disappearance of the 72-year-old actor.
Recently, fans of the saga were able to see Robbie Coltrane in the event documentary released for 20 years of Harry Potter. He also stated that “in fifty years you will still be looking at it, I will no longer be here, unfortunately, but Hagrid, yes”. Words that resonate even more so today.
Cause of Robbie Coltrane’s death revealed
While the whole world has been mourning Robbie Coltrane since October 14, a mystery still hovered over the circumstances of his death. The veil is now lifted, since the TMZ site revealed that he had been hospitalized for several weeks in Scotland, where he comes from. TMZ explained that he had obtained the death certificate of the actor, saying that he died of generalized multi-organ failure. Robbie Coltrane suffered from a sepsis, respiratory tract infection and heart problems. In addition, he had been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, in part due to his obesity. As a result, he only movedin a wheelchair because of severe arthritis.
A majority of people mourn Hagrid this way, but the actor was also known for playing one of the villains of the james bond saga, alongside Pierce Brosnan. It is thus a great gentleman of cinema who left on October 14, but also father of two children : Spencer (30 years old) and Alice (24 years old). These were born of his union with Rhona Gemmell, a Scottish sculptor whom he married in 1999, and from whom he separated in 2003, before divorcing, as Hollywood Life recalled.
A shower of tributes paid to Robbie Coltrane
Since the disappearance of the actor, a shower of tributes fell on the social networks. The ‘Potterheads’ mourn Hagrid, as well as the actors of the saga, who did not fail to share their sadness. This is the case ofEmma Wastonaka Hermione Granger, who described the actor as “the fun uncle I never had”. Daniel Radcliffehim, as “one of the funniest people I’ve met.”
The author of Harry Potter, JK Rowlingwas also particularly moved: I will never know someone like Robbie again. He had an incredible, complete talent, and I was lucky to know him, to work with him and to laugh with him. I send my love and deepest condolences to his family, especially his children.”she said on Twitter.
Tom Feltonaka Draco Malfoy, had also not failed to react: “Robbie cared about everyone around him effortlessly and made them laugh effortlessly. He was a big friendly giant on screen but in real life too. I love you mate, thank you for everything.” Rupert Grintaka Ron Weasley), also wrote: “I’ll never forget the smell of cigars and beard glue. A wonderful combination. No one else could have played Hagrid but Robbie.”