Actor Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid in Harry Potter, has died at the age of 72.

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Scottish actor Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid in the Harry Potter franchise, has died at the age of 72 in Larbert, a small town in Falkirk, Scotland.

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Robbie was ill for a long time, His death news has plunged the entire Hollywood into a wave of mourning.

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Robbie was born on 30 March 1950 in Rutherglen, Scotland.

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He started his career as a standup comedian after completing his studies.

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He later moved to London for acting and made his acting debut in television shows.

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He was an amazing actor, he has won BAFTA Award three times for The Best Actor.

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For this reason, his name is also included in the Guinness Book of World Records.

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He is often best remembered for playing Hagrid in Harry Potter franchise. It was such a character, due to which he made his place in the hearts of millions.

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Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling described Robbie Coltrane as an incredible genius Actor.

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Robbie Coltrane made his acting debut in sketch series Alfresco in 1983 to1984.

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He also worked in the BBC short Tutti Frutti series in 1987, for which he won the British Academy Television Award for Best Actor.

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