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Paul Grant revealed just weeks before he died that he had been 'drinking too much' and admitted to 'blowing' his Star Wars fortune.
The actor, in an interview conducted at London’s King’s Cross station last month, explained how he had spent his money on sex workers and drugs.
He declared that it was 'my last day of drinking', adding: 'I need to stop doing this.'
The father-of-three was collapsed outside that same station on Thursday afternoon. He was rushed to hospital where he was declared brain dead.
His 'devastated' family said his life support machine was switched off on Sunday. His cause of death has not yet been announced.
Paul Grant, in an interview conducted at London’s King’s Cross station last month (pictured), revealed that he had been 'drinking too much' and admitted to 'blowing' his Star Wars fortune
Mr Grant, who famously played an Ewok in Return of the Jedi (pictured) where he starred alongside Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill, said three weeks ago: 'I’ve been thinking about this, it’s my last day of drinking. I’ve been drinking too much'
The father-of-three was collapsed outside that same station on Thursday afternoon. He was rushed to hospital where he was declared brain dead. Pictured: Mr Grant in Labyrinth alongside David Bowie where he appeared as part of the goblin corps
Mr Grant, who famously played an Ewok in Return of the Jedi where he starred alongside Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill, suggested three weeks before his death that it was time to quit drinking.
'I’ve been thinking about this, it’s my last day of drinking,' the Harry Potter actor told the YouTube channel "Revelation 22:13. 'I’ve been drinking too much.'
Mr Grant admitted that he 'had money' from his work in the industry, but had spent all his funds on activities he seemingly found to be fun.
He said that he 'enjoyed my life' and joked: 'You only live once, don’t ya?'
When asked if he was battling alcohol or drug addiction, he reiterated that he was 'not addicted to anything' and was 'only enjoying myself.'
The actor said: 'I can drink a whole f***ing day or a month, but I’m not addicted to it.'
Paul Grant has died at the age of 56, his family confirmed after he was found collapsed
Paul Grant also played a stunt double for Hoggle in Labyrinth (pictured)
