Obituary: Actor Robbie Coltrane, 72, noted for roles in movies based on the Harry Potter book series, has died.
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Before Coltrane shot to international fame playing the bearded Hagrid, he was honed his comedic skills on the theatre stage.
In the ’80s, he appeared in a short-lived sketch series called “Alfresco” alongside powerhouses Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry and Emma Thompson.
On Friday, Fry honored his former co-star in a statement posted to Twitter.
“I first met Robbie Coltrane almost exactly 40 years ago. I was awe/terror/love struck all at the same time. Such depth, power & talent: funny enough to cause helpless hiccups & honking as we made our first TV show, ‘Alfresco,’” he wrote. “Farewell, old fellow.
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