Harry Potter's Rupert Grint says he's 'heartbroken' in moving tribute to Robbie Coltrane

J.K. Rowling has come under fire for her views on the transgender community and she’s been denounced by the Harry Potter stars like Daniel Radcliffe. The actor is now opening up about calling out the author and why it was important for him to make a public statement about her hateful comments.

Daniel Radcliffe found playing 'Weird Al' Yankovic to be a "liberating" experience. The 33-year-old actor stars as the singer in the new biopic film, 'Weird: The Al Yankovic Story', but Daniel didn't feel under any extra pressure in the role. Daniel - who is best known for playing Harry Potter in the money-spinning film franchise - told the 'Backstage' podcast: "There was something quite liberating for us about how different the people we're playing are from their real-life counterparts.

Ralph Fiennes, who played Lord Voldemort in the Harry Potter film franchise, says the “verbal abuse” directed at Potter author JK Rowling over her statements on trans women is “disgusting” and “appalling.”

Robbie Coltrane’s official cause of death has reportedly been revealed.

Robbie Coltrane’s cause of death has been revealed.

Robbie Coltrane died at the age of 72 following multiple organ failure, according to multiple UK reports. The death certificate of the Harry Potter star also noted he had been suffering from sepsis, lower respiratory tract infection and heart block.

Miriam Margolyes claims former co-star Robbie Coltrane put on too much weight and says she is livid about his death.

Rupert Grint and Emma Watson are honoring their late co-star Robbie Coltrane.

Rupert Grint is the latest Harry Potter star to pay tribute to the late Robbie Coltrane who died this week at the age of 72.

Robbie Coltrane tearfully paid tribute to the ‘Harry Potter’ franchise in his last known film appearance. The ‘Cracker’ actor, who died aged 72 on Friday (14. 10.

who has died aged 72.The actor’s passing was confirmed by his agent Belinda Wright yesterday (October 14). A cause of death is not yet known.Coltrane portrayed half-giant Rubeus Hagrid in all eight films in the Harry Potter series (2001–2011).In a statement issued to Variety, Radcliffe (who played Harry Potter) wrote: “Robbie was one of the funniest people I’ve met and used to keep us laughing constantly as kids on the set.“I’ve especially fond memories of him keeping our spirits up on Prisoner Of Azkaban [2004] when we were all hiding from the torrential rain for hours in Hagrid’s hut and he was telling stories and cracking jokes to keep morale up.”Radcliffe added: “I feel incredibly lucky that I got to meet and work with him and very sad that he’s passed.

Robbie Coltrane grew so fond of the young ‘Harry Potter’ cast working with them made him feel like he was watching his own kids grow up. The acting icon, who died aged 72 on Friday (14. 10.

Robbie Coltrane has passed away at 72 years old.

Robbie Coltrane previously said he 'had to' take the role as Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter films after his children convinced him.

the death of their beloved co-star Robbie Coltrane. Coltrane — famous for his role as Rubeus Hagrid in the original movie series — has died at age 72.Along with fans, the actor’s co-stars in the iconic wizard franchise are also mourning the loss of the irreplaceable Coltrane.“Robbie was one of the funniest people I’ve met and used to keep us laughing constantly as kids on the set,” Daniel Radcliffe, who starred as Harry Potter, told The Post in a statement.“I’ve especially fond memories of him keeping our spirits up on Prisoner of Azkaban, when we were all hiding from the torrential rain for hours in Hagrid’s hut and he was telling stories and cracking jokes to keep morale up,” he remembered. Radcliffe and his famous co-stars Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and Tom Felton starred in the world-famous series alongside Coltrane throughout their childhood.

Daniel Radcliffe paid tribute to his Harry Potter co-star Robbie Coltrane today, remembering the beloved actor as “one of the funniest people I’ve met.”