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Harry Potter actor Robbie Coltrane rushed to hospital

January 30, 2015 16:29 IST

Robbie ColtraneHarry Potter star Robbie Coltrane, who played the gentle giant Hagrid in the hit franchise, was rushed to a hospital from a British Airways flight from London to Orlando on January 29.

The 64-year-old had reportedly developed severe flu-like

symptoms during the flight. 

Coltrane had travelled to Orlando to attend a convention.

According to sources, veteran actor Michael Gambon, who played Albus Dumbledore in the series, was on the same flight.

He was taken to the hospital by paramedics and is expected to remain there overnight.

Photograph: David Manning/Reuters