'Harry Potter' star Rupert Grint said he'll always remember the smell of Robbie Coltrane's cigars and beard glue
- "Harry Potter" actor Robbie Coltrane died on Friday at the age of 72.
- Many of his costars from the franchise paid tribute to Coltrane on social media.
"Harry Potter" star Rupert Grint paid tribute to his late costar Robbie Coltrane in a touching message Saturday, calling the actor "a giant hearted man."
Coltrane died at the age of 72 on Friday, the star's agent confirmed to Deadline. The actor, who played beloved half-giant Rubeus Hagrid in the blockbuster franchise, used a walking stick and a wheelchair during the later years of his life due to osteoarthritis.
Grint, who portrayed Ron Weasley in the films, wrote on Instagram over the weekend that he was "heartbroken" by Coltrane's death. He added that the late actor gave off a particular scent he'll always remember.
"I'll never forget the smell of cigars and beard glue — a wonderful combination," he wrote. "No one else on this planet could of played Hagrid, only Robbie."
Grint also shared a photo of the actor on set as Hagrid to accompany his message. In the picture, Coltrane is seated playing the flute outside Hagrid's hut at Hogwarts, complete with his character's signature beard and costume.
"Just as Hagrid was in the books and films Robbie was in life — warm, compassionate and hilarious. A giant hearted man who was still looking out for us even decades later," Grint concluded.
Many other "Harry Potter" cast members took to social media to honor Coltrane and share memories from their time on set. Daniel Radcliffe, who stars as the titular character, recalled Coltrane's sense of humor in a statement obtained by Variety.
"I've especially fond memories of him keeping our spirits up on 'Prisoner of Azkaban,' when we were all hiding from the torrential rain for hours in Hagrid's hut and he was telling stories and cracking jokes to keep morale up," Radcliffe wrote.
Emma Watson likened the actor to the "most fun uncle I've ever had" in an Instagram story Friday. Watson famously portrayed Hermione Granger in the movies.
"I'll really miss your sweetness, your nicknames, your warmth, your laughs and your hugs. You made us a family. Know you were that to us," the actress wrote in the heartfelt post. "There was no better Hagrid. You made it a joy to be Hermione."