Paul Grant , who portrayed an Ewok in Return of the Jedi and a goblin in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone , died on March 20th at 56.
Grant Was Found Unconscious
On Thursday afternoon, he was found unconscious at King’s Cross Station in London.
Grant Was Announced Dead On Monday
He was announced dead at 3.49 am on Monday when his family decided to remove him from life support.
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He Was Brain-dead
He had already been certified brain-dead after collapsing. The reason for death was not revealed.
His Family Confirmed His Death
The actor’s daughter confirmed his death to Sky News.
Grant’s Daughter’s Statement
She said, “I’m heartbroken… No girl deserves their dad to be taken away… He was so well known and loved [for his work]. He’s gone too soon.”
Statement By London Ambulance Service Representative
A London ambulance service representative stated,
“We were called at 2.08 pm on Thursday, March 16th, to reports of an incident at St Pancras Station, Euston Road.”
Grant Was Treated At The Scene
He said, “We sent an ambulance crew and a medic in a response car. We treated a man at the scene and took him to the hospital as a priority.”
Paul Grant’s Family
Mr. Grant is survived by his partner, Maria Dwyer, and his two daughters, one son, stepchildren, and grandkids.
Grant’s Stepdaughter Started GoFundMe Campaign
Grant’s stepdaughter has started a GoFundMe campaign to gather cash for his funeral.
His Daughter Wants To Give Paul The Best Funeral
She wrote: “I’m starting this page as Paul sadly passed away yesterday, and I would like to give him the best send-off he would want.”
Grant’s Girlfriend Paid Tribute
His girlfriend paid tribute to him, saying, “Paul was the love of my life. The funniest man I know. He made my life complete. Life is never going to be the same without him.”
Grant’s Acting Career
Grant was 13 years old when he played an Ewok in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi , and he portrayed a goblin in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone , the film that launched the franchise based on J.K. Rowling’s books.
Grant Had A Rare Disease
Grant, who stood 1.32 meters tall, had congenital spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, a rare bone condition that causes skeletal dwarfism.
Grant Used His Height To Get Roles
He portrayed various characters in the world of film by using his height.
Grant Made Appearances In Other Movies
In addition to appearing in Harry Potter and Star Wars , he also had parts in Legend , Willow , and Deuce Bigalow .
Grant’s Appearance In ‘Inside The Labyrinth’
He also appeared in Inside the Labyrinth , directed by Jim Henson in 1986 and had George Lucas on board as executive producer.
Grant Didn’t Know How To Handle Success
Grant’s acting career had been successful, but he was unsure how to handle his success and wealth.
He Wasted A Lot Of Money
In reality, he said in an interview from 2014 that he had wasted his money on cocaine, drink, and prostitutes.
Recordings Of Grant’s Drinking
Also, there were recordings of Grant drinking and driving around the station where he was found dead.
