JK Rowling leads Robbie Coltrane tributes hailing Harry Potter star 'incredible'

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The Scots star, whose real name is Anthony Robert McMillan, was best known for playing the beloved Hogwarts gamekeeper Hagrid.

JK Rowling, author of the Harry Potter books, has paid tribute to the "incredible" Robbie Coltrane following his death at the age of just 72.

"He was an incredible talent, a complete one off, and I was beyond fortunate to know him, work with him and laugh my head off with him.Other celebs have also taken to Twitter to remember the acting legend. First Minster Nicola Sturgeon said: "Very sad news. He had such range and depth as an actor, from brilliant comedy to hard-edged drama.

Still Game's Sanjeev Kholi tweeted: "I’ve LOVED Robbie Coltrane ever since A Kick Up The Eighties. I’ve loved everything he’s done since. And I was privileged to work with him once on Still Game. A comedy giant, a gentle giant. Rest in peace big man xxx"

 

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