Star Wars actor collapses and dies at age 56
Star Wars actor Paul Grant has died at the age of 56 after collapsing at London’s King’s Cross.
Grant was famous for his role as an Ewok in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in 1983, and he also played a goblin in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
The actor was found by police collapsed outside the station on Thursday afternoon, according to The Sun.
Grant was reportedly rushed to hospital, but the doctors declared that he was brain dead and his life support machine was turned off on Sunday.
His daughter, 28-year-old Sophie Jayne Grant, has said that she was “devastated” by the loss, and has described her father as a “legend”.
"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 and was a massive Arsenal fan," she said.
“He was an actor, father and grandad. He loved his daughters and son and his girlfriend Maria very much, as well as her kids who were like stepchildren to him.
My dad, I love you so much, sleep tight,” she told The Sun.
Grant lived with a rare genetic type of dwarfism called Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita, that caused various health problems. He was also open about his battle with drug and alcohol addiction.
Grant’s girlfriend Maria Dwyer has also paid tribute to the star.
"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," she said.
Fans have taken to social media to mourn the star.
“Sad to hear Paul Grant - Star Wars actor has died - I remember him in "Return of the Jedi" - my condolences to Paul's family,” wrote one fan.
"R.I.P PAUL GRANT shocked & saddened big man ' we had fun & laughs over the years top Gooner with a passion REST EASY MY FRIEND,” wrote another.
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