Washington: Paul Grant, who acted in `Star Wars: Return of the Jedi` and `Harry Potter and the Sorcerer`s Stone`, handed away on the age of 56 years. “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,” Grant`s daughter Sophie Jayne Grant instructed Sky News, reported Deadline, a US-based media firm.Â
The actor was reportedly discovered unresponsive on Thursday, March 16 at a practice station in London and was declared mind lifeless on the scene. Grant was taken off life assist on Sunday, March 19. Grant performed an Ewok within the George Lucas franchise and performed a goblin within the Harry Potter franchise. In addition to `Star Wars` and `Harry Potter`, the actor additionally had `The Dead` (1987) and `Labyrinth` (1986) to his credit score. Grant can be acclaimed as a stunt performer in productions like `Willow` (1988), `Labyrinth` and `Legend` (1985).Â
In an announcement to The Sun, Sophie Jayne stated, “I`m devastated. 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. 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.” Grant`s girlfriend Maria Dwyer added, “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.” Â
