Fans of the Harry Potter franchise are sharing a poignant clip from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets following the death of Robbie Coltrane, who played Rubeus Hagrid. The Scottish actor died aged 72 on Friday (14 October), his agent confirmed.
In the scene, Hagrid thanks Harry, Ron and Hermione for proving his innocence, saying: “If it weren’t for you Harry and Ron and Hermione, of course, I’d still be you-know-where [Azkaban]. So, I’d just like to say... thanks!” Harry responds: “It’s not Hogwarts without you, Hagrid.”
Many fans have taken to social media to express their grief. Metro TV reporter Sabrina Barr wrote: “This scene never failed to make me emotional.” Another fan commented: “You raised many generations of kiddos and stole everyone's heart. Rest in peace, Legend.”
Coltrane is survived by his sister Annie Rae, his children Spencer and Alice, and their mother Rhona Gemmell.
