Robbie Coltrane
Anthony Robert McMillan OBE (30 March 1950 – 14 October 2022), known professionally as Robbie Coltrane, was a Scottish actor, author and comedian. He is known both for his role as Dr. Eddie "Fitz" Fitzgerald in the British television series Cracker[1] during the 1990s and as Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter movies.
Robbie Coltrane | |
|---|---|
 Coltrane in 2007 | |
| Born | Anthony Robert McMillan 30 March 1950 Rutherglen, Scotland |
| Died | 14 October 2022 (aged 72) Larbert, Scotland |
| Cause of death | Multiple organ failure |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, author, comedian |
| Years active | 1978–2022 |
| Spouse |
Rhona Gemmell
(m. 1999; div. 2003) |
| Children | 2 |
Life and career
changeLife
changeColtrane was born on 30 March 1950 in Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire.[2][3][4] He lived in Killearn Stirlingshire. He had a son named Spencer and a daughter named Alice.
Coltrane had osteoarthritis in later life. He said he was in "constant pain all day" in 2016.[5] On 14 October 2022, Coltrane died at a hospital in Larbert, Scotland, at the age of 72.[6][7][8] The cause of death was multiple organ failure caused by sepsis, a respiratory tract infection, and heart block. He had also been diagnosed with obesity and Type 2 diabetes.[9]
Career
changeColtrane began his acting career in his early twenties. He took the stage name Coltrane in tribute to jazz saxophonist John Coltrane.[10] In 2006, Robbie received an OBE for his services to drama.
Filmography and awards
changeReferences
change- ↑ "Dr Edward "Fitz" Fitzgerald". Crackertv.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2011-09-27. Retrieved 2011-08-15.
- ↑ "Robbie Coltrane Biography (1950-)". Filmreference.com. Retrieved 2011-08-15.
- ↑ "Robbie Coltrane's magical career". BBC News. 31 December 2005.
- ↑ "Robbie Coltrane Biography - Yahoo! Movies". Movies.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2011-08-15.
- ↑ Adejobi, Alicia (14 May 2019). "Harry Potter's Robbie Coltrane left in wheelchair after crippling battle with osteoarthritis leaves him in excruciating pain". Metro. Archived from the original on 21 July 2021. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
- ↑ "Actor Robbie Coltrane dies aged 72". BBC. 14 October 2022. Archived from the original on 14 October 2022. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
- ↑ Wiseman, Andreas; Bamigboye, Baz; Goldbart, Max (14 October 2022). "Robbie Coltrane Dies: 'Harry Potter', James Bond & 'Cracker' Star Was 72". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 14 October 2022. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
- ↑ "Harry Potter actor Robbie Coltrane dies at 72". Onmanorama. 14 October 2022. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
- ↑ Tinoco, Armando (October 22, 2022). "Robbie Coltrane Cause Of Death Revealed A Week After The Loss Of 'Harry Potter' Star". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 23, 2022.
- ↑ "Scotland on Sunday". Scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com. Retrieved 2011-08-15.
- ↑ "The Gruffalo's Child". BBC One. Retrieved 2011-12-10.