What health condition did Harry Potter star Robbie Coltrane have?

BEHIND the scenes, late actor Robbie Coltrane was going through a private health battle that became harder to manage as the years went on.

Eventually, the Harry Potter alum had to utilize a wheelchair because of the disease’s complications to his movement.

What health condition did Harry Potter star Robbie Coltrane have?

In 2019, Robbie Coltrane sparked concern among fans when he was pictured using a wheelchair.

In September 2020, the James Bond star revealed the reason why he had to make use of wheelchairs and canes to support his movements.

The Urban Myths actor shared with the : “I was fighting pain 24 hours a day when I was in National Treasure and Great Expectations.

“I had no cartilage in my knee. It was bone on bone,” he explained of his osteoarthritis.

“It was just horrible. The relief from that pain since the operation and being able to sleep has changed my life.

“I’m in constant pain all day. I had an exploratory operation and they discovered I had no cartilage left in one of my knees.”

An insider also commented: “He was wheeled in and out of the Harry Potter event on Monday which came as a big shock to fans given they’re so used to seeing him standing strong and tall as Hagrid.

“It’s left him unable to walk without any assistance and he’s been given a wheelchair while he waits to have a special surgical procedure in America to repair his joint.

“It’s hugely frustrating for him but he’s really hoping to be back on his feet after getting the operation.”

What happened to Robbie?

On 14 October 2022, Robbie’s agent Belinda Wright confirmed the actor’s death at the age of 72 – she did not provide a cause for his passing.

That Friday, she stated: “Robbie was a unique talent, sharing the Guinness Book of Records’ Award for winning three consecutive Best Actor Baftas for his portrayal of Fitz in Granada TV’s series Cracker in 1994, 1995 and 1996 with Sir Michael Gambon.

“He will probably be best remembered for decades to come as Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, a role which brought joy to children and adults alike all over the world, prompting a stream of fan letters every week for over 20 years.

“James Bond fans write too to applaud his role in GoldenEye and The World Is Not Enough.”

She paid tribute to her late client and said: “For me personally I shall remember him as an abidingly loyal client.

“As well as being a wonderful actor, he was forensically intelligent, brilliantly witty and after 40 years of being proud to be called his agent, I shall miss him.”

What is osteoarthritis?

Believed by medical experts to be the fourth leading cause of disability worldwide, osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease.

Osteoarthritis is caused by the breakdown of joint cartilage and underlying bone.

Indicators and symptoms include bone spurs, a grating sensation between joints, stiffness, tenderness, and loss of flexibility.

There’s no cure for osteoarthritis, although health experts generally recommend exercise to strengthen the bones and general fitness.