On 14th October, actor Robbie Coltrane, who is known for playing Hagrid in the Harry Potter franchises, passed away aged 72. In light of this, let us take a look at how other much-loved Harry Potter stars passed away.
MUMBAI: On 14th October, actor Robbie Coltrane, who is known for playing Hagrid in the Harry Potter franchises, passed away aged 72. His co-stars and fans all over the world mourned the death of the beloved actor and paid him tribute on social media. In light of this, let us take a look at how other much-loved Harry Potter stars passed away.
Robbie Coltrane
Robbie Coltrane, loved by all Harry Potter fans as the gentle half-giant Hagrid, died on October 14th at the age of 72. No cause of death was revealed, but his agent thanked the medical staff at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Scotland, "for their care and diplomacy". Other than featuring in 8 Potter films as the young wizard's mentor, he had a wide variety of other parts including when he played a former KGB agent turned Russian mafia boss in two James Bond films- 'Goldeneye', and 'The World Is Not Enough', with Pierce Brosnan in the lead.
Alan Rickman
Alan Rickman brought one of the most complex characters in the entire Harry Potter series to life: Professor Severus Snape. Alan Rickman passed away at the age of 69 on January 14, 2016, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. The actor's death was mourned by author JK Rowling, the entire cast, fans and several Hollywood film stars.
Richard Harris
Richard Harris played the role of Professor Albus Dumbledore, Headmaster of Hogwarts, in the first two Harry Potter films. Sadly, he passed away after battling with Hodgkin's Disease in 2002. His death moved the makers to recast the character of Dumbledore, with Michael Gambon taking up the part for the rest of the series.
Helen McCrory
Known for her portrayal as Narcissa Malfoy, Helen served the dark side in the film. The actress, who was loved for playing the wife of Lucius Malfoy and mother of Draco Malfoy, died of cancer at her home in London. She was just 52 at the time.
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Robert Knox
Robert Knox was just 18 years old when he was stabbed to death outside a London bar. The actor, who featured in 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' as Marcus Belby, was going to have multiple appearances in the franchise before he met his tragic end in 2008.
Timothy Bateson
Best known for voicing the role of Kreacher, the house-elf, who was left to Harry Potter upon the death of Sirius Black, Timothy Bateson died aged 83. Following his death in 2009, Simon McBurney took up the role in 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1'.
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