“Harry Potter” actor Warwick Davis mourns death of his wife, who appeared with him in franchise’s final film
Warwick Davis, the actor who portrayed beloved Professor Flitwick in the “Harry Potter” film franchise, is mourning the death of his wife and colleague Samantha Davis, who acted alongside him in the series and more. Samantha Davis, her husband’s “favorite human,” died at the age of 53 on March 24, CBS News partner BBC reported.
In a statement released by Lucasfilm Ltd., Warwick Davis said his wife was his “most trusted confidante” and that her passing “left a huge hole in our lives as a family.”
“I miss her hugs. She was a unique character, always seeing the sunny side of life. She had a wicked sense of humor and always laughed at my bad jokes,” he said. “…She was passionate about helping people, without judgment. She had time for everyone and a genuine listening ear.”
Star Wars,” the latter of which Warwick Davis also acted in, said that Samantha was “a beloved member of the Lucasfilm community.”
CBS News has not confirmed her cause of death. Warwick Davis said that his wife’s mobility became impaired in recent years, although “she was determined that it would not impact her quality of life and limit what she did and was able to achieve.”
“Although the pain of losing Sammy and being without her is unbearable, I feel so fortunate I was able to be close to her and experience her magic for 35 years,” he said.
The couple’s children, Annabelle and Harrison Davis, also released a statement, calling their mom “the kindest, most inspirational and loving Mumma we could of wished for.”
“No matter the time or place she was there to answer our silly questions, tell us what to do, and to listen when we needed,” they said. “…Her love and happiness has carried us through our whole lives, and will be what carries us forward now. Everything we do, we do for her.”
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