Paul Grant who played an Ewok in Return of the Jedi has died at the age of 56

Star Wars Ewok actor Paul Grant has died at the age of 56, his family has confirmed. 

Family members told The Sun the father-of-three was found collapsed outside Kings’ Cross station by police on Thursday afternoon and rushed to hospital where he was declared brain dead.

His life support machine was switched off on Sunday, they added. 

Daughter Sophie Jayne Grant, 28, from Peterborough, said: ‘I’m devastated.

‘My dad was a legend in so many ways.

‘He always brought a smile and laughter to everyone’s face.’

Paul Grant who played an Ewok in Return of the Jedi has died at the age of 56

Paul Grant who played an Ewok in Return of the Jedi has died at the age of 56

Paul Grant who played an Ewok in Return of the Jedi has died at the age of 56

Family said he was found collapsed on Thursday and by Sunday his life support machine was turned off

Family said he was found collapsed on Thursday and by Sunday his life support machine was turned off

Family said he was found collapsed on Thursday and by Sunday his life support machine was turned off 

Paul was a father, grandfather and actor who would do anything for anyone, his devastated daughter said.

She spoke of how much he loved his daughters, son and girlfriend Maria.