Current:Home > MarketsStar Wars and Harry Potter Actor Paul Grant Dead at 56 -NextFrontier Finance
Star Wars and Harry Potter Actor Paul Grant Dead at 56
EchoSense Quantitative Think Tank Center View
Date:2025-04-10 10:07:34
Paul Grant, who appeared in the Star Wars and Harry Potter movie franchises, died at the age of 56.
"I'm heartbroken," Paul's daughter Sophie Jayne Grant told Sky News when confirming the news. "No girl deserves their dad to be taken away. He was so well known and loved. He's gone too soon."
According to the publication, Paul was declared brain dead following a collapse at a London train station March 16. He was later pronounced dead March 20.
Authorities responded to an incident at St. Pancras station on Euston Road, a London Ambulance Service spokesperson confirmed to Sky News. While Paul was rushed to the hospital, his family made the decision to turn off his life support machine on March 19.
"I'm devastated," Sophie told The Sun. "My dad was a legend in so many ways. He always brought a smile and laughter to everyone's face. He would do anything for anyone."
On the big screen, Paul played an Ewok in the 1983 film Star Wars: Episode VI—Return of the Jedi before starring alongside David Bowie in the 1986 cult classic Labyrinth.
He also earned the role of a goblin in the 2001 movie Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
After his death, those closest to Paul praised him for the love he shared with family and close friends.
"Paul was the love of my life," his girlfriend Maria Dwyer told The Sun. "The funniest man I know. He made my life complete. Life is never going to be the same without him."
Paul's daughter Sophie added, "My dad, I love you so much. Sleep tight."
For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News AppveryGood! (28883)
Related
- How breaking emerged from battles in the burning Bronx to the Paris Olympics stage
- February's full moon is coming Saturday. It might look smaller than usual.
- RHOBH Reunion Rocked By Terrifying Medical Emergency in Dramatic Trailer
- 2 men charged with murder in shooting at Kansas City Chiefs parade that killed 1, injured 22
- Trump wants to turn the clock on daylight saving time
- Rare incident: Colorado man dies after pet Gila monster bites him
- Richonne rises in ‘The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live’ starring Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira
- FuboTV files lawsuit against ESPN, Fox, Warner Bros. and Hulu over joint streaming service
- Elon Musk's skyrocketing net worth: He's the first person with over $400 billion
- Robots and happy workers: Productivity surge helps explain US economy’s surprising resilience
Ranking
- EU countries double down on a halt to Syrian asylum claims but will not yet send people back
- DNA from trash links former U.S. soldier to 1978 murder in Germany, investigators say: Match was 1 in 270 quadrillion
- Ye spotted wearing full face mask in Italy with Bianca Censori, Ty Dolla $ign: See the photos
- Mom arrested after Instagram post about 5-year-old daughter helping wax adult clients
- Man can't find second winning lottery ticket, sues over $394 million jackpot, lawsuit says
- Fentanyl dealers increasingly facing homicide charges over overdose deaths
- Nikki Haley vows to stay in race, ramping up attacks on Trump
- Fentanyl dealers increasingly facing homicide charges over overdose deaths
Recommendation
Paula Abdul settles lawsuit with former 'So You Think You Can Dance' co
'Hotel California' trial: What to know criminal case over handwritten Eagles lyrics
Abortion rights could complicate Republican Larry Hogan’s Senate bid in deep blue Maryland
Drug-running ring used drones to deliver product inside federal prison: Reports
Kylie Jenner Shows Off Sweet Notes From Nieces Dream Kardashian & Chicago West
Boeing ousts the head of its troubled 737 Max program after quality control concerns
A pacemaker for the brain helped a woman with crippling depression. It may soon offer hope to others
After 2-year-old girl shoots self, man becomes first person charged under Michigan’s gun storage law