Star Wars actor Paul Grant has died after suddenly collapsing outside Kings Cross station.
The Harry Potter actor's family confirmed his life support machine was turned off on Sunday. During his career, Paul worked alongside Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill in Return of the Jedi (1983) where he played an Ewok.
Other acting credits include working on Labyrinth (1986) and Willow (1988) as well as Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001), where he is listed on IMBD as an 'uncredited goblin'.
Paul's daughter Sophie Grant, 28, told The Sun that she's "devastated". She said: “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.”
Paul's girlfriend Maria Dwyer, 64, described him as the "love of [her] life" whilst speaking to the publication. She added: "The funniest man I know. He made my life complete. Life is never going to be the same without him.”
Paul, from Peterborough, opened up about his battles with drugs and alcohol and said in 2014 he had spent all his money after splitting with his wife. The actor told The Sunday Mirror he cheated on her a number of times, went 'AWOL' and blamed himself for the collapse of their marriage.
Speaking at the time, he admitted: "I need help. I've been on cocaine and it has just got worse. I'm drinking and smoking what I can get."
"I had a family, I was married, now I'm divorced. I've lost everything. I've not got anything, my things, pictures, clothes are all over the place" he added. "I don't know what I want at the moment. I had money, I blew it all, I spent it on drugs and prostitutes."
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