Harry Potter actor Robbie Coltrane seen in wheelchair as he battles 'constant pain' of osteoarthritis
Harry Potter actor Robbie Coltrane, who played Rubeus Hagrid the half-man, half-giant in the franchise movies, has been confined to a wheelchair because of debilitating pain caused by his osteoarthritis.
The 69-year-old actor is not able to walk at the moment as he awaits for a knee joint surgery to take place.
The well-loved actor made his first public appearance in the wheelchair at the St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel in London on March 11 night to launch Universal Studios Orlando's new ride, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure.
A source close to the actor told The Sun: "Robbie has been in constant pain for years now, with his knee constantly deteriorating. 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."