Paul Grant’s devastated daughter pays tribute to ‘legend’ Star Wars actor after he collapsed outside station and died
THE daughter of Star Wars "legend" Paul Grant has paid tribute to him following his tragic death.
Paul, who starred as an Ewok in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, died suddenly aged just 56 after collapsing outside St Pancras Station on March 16.
Sophie Jayne Grant, 28, praised her dad and said she was "devastated" at his passing.
Sophie, 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.
"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."
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The 4ft 4in star, who also appeared in Harry Potter, was rushed to hospital after cops discovered him outside the station last week.
Doctors declared him brain dead and his family told The Sun that his life support was switched off on Sunday.
Paul, who is divorced and shares daughters Sophie and Nicole, and son Robbie, with ex-wife Janet Crowson, once revealed how his life had hit rock bottom following the collapse of his marriage.
In 2014, he was pictured snorting a white powder and told a newspaper he had blown his film cash on drugs and alcohol.
A family friend told The Sun: “He was a lovely bloke.
“He’s always battled with drugs and alcohol addiction but he was a talented actor.
“He called himself the ‘King of the Dwarfs’.
“It’s so sad.”
His past credits include 1998’s Willow with Val Kilmer, 1985 Tom Cruise movie Legend and Labyrinth starring David Bowie in 1986.
He also played characters including small loveable furry Ewoks which lived on the forest moon of Endor.
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 2.08pm on Thursday 16 March to reports of an incident at St Pancras Station, Euston Road.
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“We sent an ambulance crew and a medic in a response car. We treated a man at the scene and took him to hospital as a priority.”
Paul’s family have started a fundraising page for his memorial service - to donate, click here.
