Rupert Grint on not attending Harry Potter star Robbie Coltrane’s funeral

Rupert Grint has defined why he didn’t attend his Harry Potter co-star Robbie Coltrane‘s funeral.

Actor Robbie was recognized for taking part in the half-giant, half-human Hogwarts gamekeeper Rubeus Hagrid within the movie collection earlier than dying of a number of organ failure in October final yr.

And whereas Rupert, 34, who performed Ron Weasley within the movies, says he appeared as much as Robbie, he selected to not go to his funeral final yr.

Talking of which: Rupert Grint, 34, has defined why he did not attend the funeral of his Harry Potter co-star Robbie Coltrane

defined Rupert of his older co-stars GQ: “You all had that form of unconscious presence in my life…

“Robbie, shedding him was notably exhausting. He actually was probably the most fantastic creature.’

Nevertheless, he didn’t attend his funeral, explaining his selection: “I do not declare to know him exterior of labor.”

RIP: Actor Robbie died of a number of organ failure in October final yr after showing within the Harry Potter movies (pictured in 2011).

After Robbie handed away final yr, Rupert took to Instagram to share some heartfelt phrases in regards to the star.

He described him as: “A person with an enormous coronary heart who nonetheless appeared out for us many years later.”

He additionally mentioned these death of actor Richard Harris, who performed the headmaster Albus Dumbledore within the first two movies, and admitted it was tough for a 13-year-old to consider.

Enjoying the position: Robbie was recognized for taking part in the half-giant, half-human Hogwarts gamekeeper Rubeus Hagrid within the movie collection

Farewell: He additionally spoke in regards to the dying of actor Richard Harris, who performed headmaster Albus Dumbledore within the first two movies, and admitted it was tough to consider as a 13-year-old (pictured within the position in 2001)

Rupert additionally revealed that Richard’s dying in 2002 on the age of 72 following a battle with most cancers was the primary loss he had ever skilled.

“I used to be 13 after I was selling the second movie in a resort after I was informed. It was exhausting to consider.’

Richard was later changed within the position by Michael Gambon, now 82.

It comes after Rupert throws his help behind a Harry Potter TV series amid rumors that studio bosses are already considering adapting the franchise.

The actor, who performed wizard Ron Weasley’s sidekick in all eight movies, stated he thinks it “works very well.”

He stated: “I might like to see Harry Potter tailored right into a TV present. I feel it could actually work. I am positive the movies might be remade anyway.’

Unhappy: He revealed that Richard’s dying in 2002 on the age of 72 after a battle with most cancers was the primary loss he had ever skilled (Rupert starred in 2001’s Harry Potter and the Thinker’s Stone)