Fans and cast members of Harry Potter recall how Robbie Coltrane created Hagrid

For the generation who grew up with the films and books, it’s difficult to separate the Scottish actor

from his larger-than-life (at least for muggles) portrayal of Rubeus Hagrid

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the official keeper of the keys and grounds at Hogwarts

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Robbie Coltrane’s career began long before the first Harry Potter film debuted in 2001.

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Following the news of his passing on Friday, fans of the show and Coltrane’s co-stars paid

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tribute to him on social media

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Coltrane was the actor who gave the lovable half-giant character life

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with catchphrases like “Yer a wizard, Harry,” among others.

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The actress who played Hermione Granger, Emma Watson, recalled Coltrane

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