Warwick Davis, known for his roles in Star Wars and Harry Potter, has announced that his wife, Samantha Davis, passed away on March 24th at the age of 53. The couple had been married for 32 years after first meeting on the set of the 1988 fantasy film Willow. Together, they co-founded the dwarfism charity Little People UK in 2012, which aimed to help individuals with dwarfism and their families.
Samantha’s death has left a huge impact on the family, with Warwick stating that she was his most trusted confidant and an ardent supporter of his career. He describes how she was a unique individual who always believed in seeing the sunny side of life and had a wicked sense of humor and laughed at his jokes. Warwick attributes the success of several projects due to Samantha’s help and influence, including Idiot Abroad Series 3 and Tenable quiz show.
Samantha’s children, Harrison and Annabelle, joined their father in paying tribute, stating that her love and happiness carried them through their whole lives, and that they were honored to have received a love like hers. Samantha, who featured alongside her husband in Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011), was also passionate about helping people and without judgment. She was known to have time for everyone and a genuine listening ear.
Disney, a company that has worked closely with Warwick in the Star Wars franchise, also paid tribute to Samantha, stating that she was a beloved member of the UK film and TV community. Our thoughts go out to the Davis family during this difficult time
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