Daniel Radcliffe has remembered his Harry Potter co-star Robbie Coltrane as “one of the funniest people” and an “incredible actor” following his death aged 72.

An Edinburgh theatre has said it was “deeply saddened” to learn of the death of Robbie Coltrane.

Perhaps best known for his role as Rubeus Hagrid in eight Harry Potter films, Robbie Coltrane OBE was a larger-than-life character whose presence was immediately evident whenever he graced the screen.

Jedward have waded into the JK Rowling transphobia row, suggesting their fans use her new book as firewood. The Harry Potter author has attracted strong criticism for comments on gender identity, but vehemently denies she is transphobic.

Robbie Coltrane has defended JK Rowling from accusations of transphobia, saying he does not find her views offensive. Harry Potter author Rowling has attracted strong criticism for comments on gender identity, but vehemently denies she is transphobic.