Harry Potter actor Robbie Coltrane was rushed to an Orlando hospital after suffering from symptoms akin to flu after his flight from London to Florida.

The 64-year-old Scottish actor is widely remembered for portraying the half-giant Hogwarts gamekeeper Rubeus Hagrid in the entire Harry Potter franchise.

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Coltrane reportedly fell ill while on board his Florida-bound flight.

The actor is slated for a weekend appearance at the Universal Orlando, where a Harry Potter fan event is to be held.

It's good to find out that nothing really serious happened to Coltrane and reps for the actor said that he is now "resting" and should "be fine"  anytime soon.

Organizers sent him their best wishes for a speedy recovery Friday after the launching of the fan event.

"Robbie took ill last night and is getting the rest he needs to feel better," a statement from Universal Orlando said.

"We are sorry he can't be with us this weekend, but we look forward to seeing him up and better soon."

Aside from his popular Harry Potter character, Coltrane is also memorable for his role as Valentin Dmitrovich Zukovsky in the James Bond films GoldenEye and The World Is Not Enough, and as Dr. Eddie "Fitz" Fitzgerald in the 90s British TV show Cracker. 

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