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 | |
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 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 | Actor, author, comedian |
| Years active | 1978–2022 |
| Spouse(s) | Rhona Gemmell (m. 1999; div. 2003) |
| Children | 2 |
Life and career
Life
Coltrane 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
Coltrane 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
Robbie Coltrane Media
Coltrane in costume in the 1980s
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References
- ↑ "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. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/4569860.stm.
- ↑ "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. https://metro.co.uk/2019/03/14/harry-potter-star-robbie-coltrane-using-wheelchair-osteoarthritis-leaves-excruciating-pain-8899978/. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
- ↑ "Actor Robbie Coltrane dies aged 72". BBC. 14 October 2022. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-63261204. 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. https://deadline.com/2022/10/robbie-coltrane-dies-harry-potter-james-bond-cracker-star-was-72-1235145166/. 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.