Is Hagrid Dead in Real Life? How did Hagrid Die in Real Life?

Robbie Coltrane, beloved for his roles as Hagrid in Harry Potter, has passed away at 72. Check out more about him here.

by V Gomala

Updated Sep 28, 2024

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Is Hagrid Dead in Real Life? How did Hagrid Die in Real Life?

Is Hagrid Dead in Real Life?

Yes, Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid in Harry Potter, has passed away at the age of 72. He was famous for many roles, including a crime-solving psychologist in the TV show Cracker and the gentle half-giant Hagrid in the Harry Potter movies.

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His agent, Belinda Wright, announced that he died on Friday in a hospital in Scotland but didn't provide more details. She described him as "very intelligent" and "very funny," and many people have shared their tributes to him.

How did Hagrid Die in Real Life?

Scottish actor Robbie Coltrane has died at the age of 72 from multiple organ failure, as reported by UK media. He passed away on October 14 in a hospital in Scotland. Coltrane was well-known for his roles in the Harry Potter and James Bond film franchises.

His death certificate mentioned that he had sepsis, a lower respiratory tract infection, and heart block.

Who is Robbie Coltrane?

Robbie Coltrane, whose real name was Anthony Robert McMillan, was a Scottish actor born on March 30, 1950, and he passed away on October 14, 2022. He became famous around the world in the 2000s for his role as Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter movies.

In 2006, he was given an OBE (Order of the British Empire) by Queen Elizabeth II for his contributions to drama. In 1990, he won the Evening Standard British Film Award for Comedy, and in 2011, he was recognized for his "outstanding contribution" to film at the British Academy Scotland Awards.

Name Anthony Robert McMillan
Born on 30 March 1950
Birthplace Rutherglen, Scotland
Died 14 October 2022 (aged 72)
Alma Mater Glasgow School of Art
Occupation Actor
Years Active 1978–2022
Spouse Rhona Gemmell (m. 1999, divorced)
Children 2

How Tall is Hagrid Actor?

Rubeus Hagrid is about eight feet tall, which is much shorter than the 12-foot half-giant described in the books. However, the visual effects team did a great job of making him look big compared to his surroundings, especially when he's with smaller students.

Hagrid was one of the first characters that successfully brought the magical world of Harry Potter to life, showcasing the unique and strange aspects of the wizarding world.

Rubeus Hagrid in Harry Potter

Rubeus Hagrid is a fictional character in the Harry Potter series of novels by J. K. Rowling. He was introduced in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) as a half-giant who is the gamekeeper and groundskeeper at the wizarding school Hogwarts. He is a member of the Order of the Phoenix and eventually becomes the Care of Magical Creatures professor. Hagrid is portrayed by Robbie Coltrane in all eight Harry Potter films.

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