Star Wars and Harry Potter actor Paul Grant dies aged 56
Star Wars and Harry Potter actor Paul Grant has passed away at the age of 56, his family has confirmed.
Relatives said the father of three was found collapsed outside Kings’ Cross station by police on Thursday afternoon.
Paul, who famously played an Ewok in Return of the Jedi, where he starred alongside Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill, was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced brain dead.
But his life support machine was turned off on Sunday, his family said.
Daughter Sophie Jayne Grant, 28, from Peterborough, said she was ‘devastated’ and described her father, who played a goblin in Harry Potter and starred in the 1980s hit Labyrinth, as a ‘legend in so many ways’ .
Family said he was found collapsed on Thursday and his life support machine was turned off on Sunday
Paul Grant has died aged 56, his family confirmed after he was found collapsed
Star Wars and Harry Potter actor Paul Grant pictured here with his partner Maria
Paul Grant also played a stunt double for Hoggle in Labyrinth (pictured)
Speak against The sunshe said, “He always brought a smile and a smile to everyone’s face.”
She added, “My father, I love you so much, sleep tight.”
Paul was a father, grandfather and actor who would do anything for anyone, his heartbroken daughter said.
She shared how much he loved his daughters, son and girlfriend Maria Dwyer, 64.
Maria described Paul as the love of her life who made her life complete in a heartbreaking tribute.
Meanwhile, a friend of the family told the newspaper: “He was a nice guy. He has always struggled with drug and alcohol addiction, but he was a talented actor.
He called himself the “King of the Dwarves.” It’s so sad.’
The 4ft 4in dwarf appeared as an Ewok in Return of the Jedi and previously told the Mirror that he replaced actor Kenny Baker as R2D2 in the final scenes.
He also played a goblin in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
Paul also appeared in the 1986 movie Labyrinth as part of the goblin corps, as well as Hoggle’s stunt double.
The 4ft 4in dwarf appeared as an Ewok in Return of the Jedi, replacing actor Kenny Baker as R2D2 in the final scenes
Paul also appeared in the 1986 movie Labyrinth as part of the goblin corps
Paul Grant co-starred with David Bowie in Labyrinth in 1986 – Paul was part of the goblin corps
He also had roles in the 1988 movie Willow with Val Kilmer, the 1985 Tom Cruise movie Legend, and Deuce Bigalow 2.
Paul, from Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, spoke in 2014 about how he blew all his money on booze, drugs and prostitutes as his life spiraled out of control after breaking up with his wife.
He told The Sunday Mirror he cheated on her a number of times, went ‘AWOL’ and blamed himself for the collapse of their marriage.
When he spoke, he admitted, “I need help. I’ve been on cocaine and it’s only gotten worse. I drink and smoke what I can get my hands on.’
“I had a family, I was married, now I’m divorced. I’ve lost everything. I have nothing, my things, photos, clothes are everywhere,” he added.
“I don’t know what I want at the moment. I had money, I ruined it all, I spent it on drugs and prostitutes.’
A UK Transport Police spokesman told MailOnline: ‘Officers from King’s Cross responded to a medical emergency outside the station just after 2pm on 16 March.
“They resuscitated a man before paramedics arrived and took over his care. He was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.”