Actor Paul Grant, known for his role in the Star Wars and Harry Potter franchises, has died at the age of 56 after collapsing at a London train station. Since March 16, the interpreter has been admitted to the hospital and connected to a life support machine, but four days later the family has decided to disconnect it and say goodbye to him.
Paul Grant was known for his characters in some of the most successful sagas of the last decades. The actor played an Ewok in Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi and played the goblin head of Gringotts Bank in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. His daughter and his girlfriend have written a statement on social networks remembering him as a loved and funny person who always made others laugh.
The movie world has lost one of its stars: Paul Grant, who appeared in the Star Wars and Harry Potter film franchises, has passed away at the age of 56. Her daughter Sophie Jayne Grant has been the one who has confirmed the sad news and has been “heartbroken” by the loss of her father.
Paul Grant collapsed at a London train station on March 16, and was declared brain dead. Despite the best efforts of doctors, his family made the difficult decision to turn off his life support machine on March 19, and he passed away a day later.
Paul Grant was known for playing an Ewok in the 1983 film Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, before starring opposite David Bowie in the 1986 cult classic Labyrinth. He also landed the role of a goblin in the 2001 film Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
After his death, friends and family have praised Paul for the love he shared with them. His girlfriend, Maria Dwyer, has described him as “the funniest man I know” and “the love of my life”. For his part, his daughter Sophie has remembered him as a legend in many ways, always willing to do anything for anyone.
The loss of Paul Grant is sad news for fans of Star Wars and Harry Potter, as well as those who knew him personally. His legacy on the big screen will live on, and he will always be remembered for his talent and his love of life.
