Dame Maggie joins an amazing cast to cross over Dame Maggie Smith has become the latest Harry Potter star to pass away since the first film was released. The much-loved films, based on J.K. Rowling’s hugely successful books about the famous boy wizard, kicked off in 2001 with Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. The […]

1 year ago

Sir Michael joins an amazing cast to cross over The death of Sir Michael Gambon is a tragic milestone for the Harry Potter franchise, with the actor being the 25th to pass away since the first film. Gambon, who played Hogwarts headmaster, Albus Dumbledore, from 2004 to 2011, died peacefully in hospital aged 82. The […]

2 years ago

A strict rule meant it was never likely to happen The late great Robin Williams wanted to be a part of the Harry Potter films and was up for playing the role of Hagrid. One of most loved actors of his generation, Williams was a household name for his starring roles in films such as […]

2 years ago

Grint grew up around Coltrane on the Harry Potter set Rupert Grint has opened up about the devastating effect the passing of Harry Potter co-star Robbie Coltrane had on him, calling the late actor “the most wonderful being”. Coltrane, much loved for his role as half-giant, half-human gamekeeper and Keeper of Keys and Grounds of […]

3 years ago

RIP Robbie Coltraine’s cause of death has been revealed 10 days after the actor died aged 72. According to multiple reports, Coltrane died from multiple organ failure. The Cracker star, who played Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter franchise, had been suffering from sepsis, lower respiratory tract infection and heart block, as per various reports […]

3 years ago

The pair had never met before apparently Robbie Coltrane once called Piers Morgan a “f****** w*****” and threatened to “do” him after an encounter in a London restaurant. On Friday, Coltrane’s agent Belinda Wright confirmed his passing, saying that he had died in hospital near his home in Larbert, Scotland. Many from across the world of […]

3 years ago