Paul Grant dead at 56: Troubled life of 4ft 4in-tall actor who turned to drink ... trends now
The film industry is mourning the loss of Star Wars and Harry Potter actor Paul Grant, who has tragically died at the age of 56 after a long battle with drugs and alcohol.
His family confirmed that the father-of-three was found collapsed outside King's Cross station by police on Thursday afternoon.
Paul, who famously played an Ewok in Return of the Jedi where he starred alongside Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill, was rushed to hospital where he was declared brain dead.
It has not yet been established what caused Paul's death, but the 4ft 4in-tall dwarf had previously opened up about how he turned to drink, drugs and prostitutes after splitting from his wife, while he was also rescued off the streets.
Paul, from Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, spoke out about his troubles almost a decade a go when photos of him snorting cocaine surfaced online.
The film industry is mourning the loss of Star Wars and Harry Potter actor Paul Grant (pictured), who has tragically died at the age of 56.
Paul had a troubled life, admitting in 2014 to losing everything after separating from his wife and turning to drink, drugs and prostitutes
Aged 47 at the time, the dwarf who played a goblin in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, said his life spiralled out of control after breaking up with his wife Janet Crowson.
At the time, Paul told The Sunday Mirror that he had cheated on her several times and went 'AWOL' as he blamed himself for the collapse of their marriage.
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.'
As news emerged of his death, his daughter Sophie Jayne Grant described Paul as someone who 'always brought a smile and laughter to everyone's face'. She spoke of how much he loved his daughters, son and
