Harry 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.
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