Robbie Coltrane rushed to hospital after being taken ill with flu-like symptoms on flight

According to TMZ, he was on his way to a Harry Potter convention with his co-star Michael Gambon (who plays Dumbledore) at the time

Friday 30 January 2015 06:59 EST

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Robbie Coltrane was taken to hospital after suffering from severe flu-like symptoms onboard a British Airways flight from London to Orlando.

On landing, the actor, 64, best known for his role as Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter series, was rushed to a hospital close by.

Orlando is the home of Potter theme park the ‘Wizarding World of Harry Potter’, which opened its doors for the first time last year.

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Robbie Coltrane rushed to hospital after being taken ill with flu-like symptoms on flight

According to TMZ, he was on his way to a Harry Potter convention with his co-star Michael Gambon (who plays Dumbledore) at the time

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