Samantha Davis, renowned actress and wife of Star Wars and Harry Potter actor Warwick Davis, passed away at the age of 53. Samantha, who was also an actress, co-founded the dwarfism charity Little People UK and appeared alongside Warwick in the final installment of the Harry Potter film series.
Warwick shared the heartbreaking news of Samantha’s passing in a statement to the BBC, revealing that she had died on March 24. He fondly remembered her as a unique individual with a sunny disposition and a wicked sense of humor, emphasizing her role as his most trusted confidant and unwavering supporter throughout his career.
The couple’s relationship blossomed on the set of George Lucas’s film Willow, leading to their marriage three years later in 1991. Together, they raised two children, Annabelle and Harrison, who expressed deep gratitude for their mother’s love and happiness that had carried them through their lives.
Along with her acting career and philanthropic endeavors, Samantha’s agency, Little People, praised her unmatched passion for supporting members of the community and pledged to continue her legacy in aiding individuals with dwarfism and their families. Samantha’s portrayal of a goblin in Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 further showcased her versatility as an actress, while Warwick’s iconic roles in both the Harry Potter and Star Wars franchises solidified their status as beloved figures in the entertainment industry.
Their daughter Annabelle has followed in their footsteps, pursuing an acting career with notable roles in television series such as CBBC’s The Dumping Ground and Channel 4’s Hollyoaks. Warwick, known for his portrayal of the titular hero in the film Willow, has continued to make significant contributions to both the film industry and the dwarfism community, alongside Samantha, through their co-founding of Little People UK in 2012.
