The 64-year-old actor, who is best known for his role as Rubeus Hagrid in 'Harry Potter' film series, is hospitalized after falling ill during a flight from London to Orlando.
- Jan 30, 2015
AceShowbiz - Robbie Coltrane, who is best known for his role as Rubeus Hagrid in "Harry Potter" movie series, is hospitalized after falling ill during a flight, TMZ reports. According to the site, Robbie was rushed to hospital after "suffering severe flu-like symptoms."
Robbie's representative tells the site that the actor fell ill during a British Airways flight from London to Orlando, Florida on Thursday, January 29. Michael Gambon, who plays Albus Dumbledore, was allegedly on the same flight. They were going to Orlando for a "Harry Potter" convention.
The site reports that paramedics met Robbie at his arrival gate and took him to hospital. The "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I" actor reportedly will remain there overnight for treatment.
According to the site, a person tweeted that Robbie "was drinking heavily in a London airport lounge before the flight." However, it has not yet been proved.
Besides "Harry Potter" film series, Robbie also stars in two James Bond movies, 1995's "GoldenEye" and 1999's "The World Is Not Enough", as Valentin Dmitrovich Zukovsky. He also dubs the voice of Mr. Hyde in "Van Helsing".
