Paul Grant has died at the age of 56, his family has confirmed.The actor, who famously played an Ewok in the Star Wars film Return of the Jedi alongside Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford, had been found collapsed outside King's Cross Station in London on Thursday afternoon.The father of three, who also had a turn as a goblin in the Harry Potter film series, was pronounced brain dead after being rushed to hospital.
His family has since confirmed that his life support machine was switched off on Sunday 19 March. His daughter Sophia Jayne Grant, 28, paid tribute to her father, saying she was "devastated" by the news.
Speaking to The Sun, she said: "He always brought a smile and laughter to everyone's face. She added: "My dad I love you so much sleep tight".
She spoke about how much he loved her, her sisters, and his girlfriend, Maria Dwyer, 64. Maria herself paid tribute to her partner: "Paul was the love of my life.The funniest man I know.
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