Paul Grant Star Wars and Harry Potter fame passes away at 56
Paul Grant Star Wars and Harry Potter fame passes away at 56
It comes as a saddenning news of the passing away of Hollywood legend Paul Grant Star Wars and Harry Potter fame at 56
Shockingly he collapsed outside King’s Cross station in London
He was rushed to nearby hospital but was declared brain dead following his collapse. The cause of death has not been disclosed.
Grant, who played an Ewok in Return of the Jedi and a goblin in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, appeared as one of the Goblin Corps in the cult 1986 classic Labyrinth alongside David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly.
The actor also served as the stunt double in Labyrinth for Hoggle, who was performed by Shari Weiser and voiced by Brian Henson.
His other film credits include Legend, the 1985 Tom Cruise film, and the 1988 film Willow.
His daughter, Sophie Jayne Grant, confirmed his death to the media.
Completely heartbroken she made it known that ‘No girl deserves their dad to be taken away … He was so well known and loved [for his work]. He’s gone too soon.”
Grant is survived by his girlfriend Maria Dwyer, his two daughters and one son, as well as his stepchildren and grandchildren.
Dwyer paid tribute to the actor, saying: “Paul was the love of his life. The funniest man he knew. He made his life complete. Life is never going to be the same without him.”
Grant’s stepdaughter Stacey has set up a Go Fund Me page to raise funds towards his funeral. She started this page as Paul sadly passed away and would like to give him the best send off he would want.
News Input K.V.Raman
