Hollywood actor Paul Grant has passed away at the age of 56, and fans are paying their tributes by remembering the special roles he played in the biggest of films such as Harry Potter and Star Wars.
The actor was reportedly pronounced dead on Monday, March 20, 2023, after he collapsed outside a train station in London on Thursday afternoon.
Throughout his acting career, Paul featured alongside renowned Hollywood stars such as David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly. As the industry mourns the loss of the 56-year-old, let’s look into his notable roles.
Who did Paul Grant play in Harry Potter?
Paul was seen as a Gringotts goblin in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
The fictional characters, goblins, are considered to be a highly intelligent race of small magical beings with distinct features that co-exist in the wizarding world. These creatures speak their native language, Gobbledegook.
Apparently, creating the goblins for the movie wasn’t an easy task, owing to their intricate masks.
Paul was seen as goblin #2 in the first Harry Potter movie, while the character recurred in the later installments as well.
He featured in Star Wars as Ewok
Paul was seen as an Ewok in the Star Wars franchise classic Return of the Jedi. The lovable furry creatures are native to the moon of Endor and each of them stands about one meter tall.
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He also appeared in stunt roles in a few ’80s films such as Legend, starring Tom Cruise and Willow, with Val Limber and Warwick Davis.
The late star, who was 4 ft 4 in tall, naturally blended with many of the characters he played and they’ll all remain special to fans forever.
As for his personal life, Paul was dating Maria Dwyer at the time of his passing.
He was previously married to Janey Crowson, with whom he shared three children – Sophie, Nicole, and Robbie.
Family mourns actor’s death
Paul’s girlfriend paid tribute to the actor 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.”
His daughter Sophie 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.”
The Guardian reports, his stepdaughter, Stacey, has started a fundraising campaign on GoFundMe to meet the expenses of the funeral.
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