Robbie Coltrane’s cause of death has been revealed just days after the “Harry Potter” star, who played Hagrid throughout the fantasy franchise, passed away.
Multiple U.K. outlets reported that the Scottish actor’s death followed multiple organ failure, Deadline reports.
The death certificate for Coltrane, who had Type 2 diabetes and was diagnosed with obesity, notes that he had sepsis, a lower respiratory tract infection and heart block, according to the outlet.
Coltrane’s agent confirmed on Oct. 14 that he died that day at a hospital in his native Scotland. He was 72.
Many actors, including those who led the “Potter” films, quickly released statements mourning their friend and former co-star.
Daniel Radcliffe, who played the titular wizard, remembered Coltrane as “one of the funniest people I’ve met” as well as “an incredible actor and a lovely man.”
“No one else on this planet could of (sic) played Hagrid, only Robbie,” Rupert Grint, who played Ron Weasley, wrote on Instagram. “Just as Hagrid was in the books and films Robbie was in life — warm, compassionate and hilarious. A giant-hearted man who was still looking out for us even decades later.”
Emma Watson, who starred as Hermione Granger, equated Coltrane to “the most fun uncle I’ve ever had” and remembered him for his “immense” talent, “brilliance” and compassion.
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