News about Warwick Davis

Warwick Davis flashed a smiled as he joined his daughter Annabelle at the 2024 Pride Of Britain Awards in London on Monday.  Making his first red carpet appearance since the death of his wife Samantha, the actor, 54, looked smart in a navy blue velvet suit.  He teamed it with a pale blue shirt and a pair of black patent shoes for the event which took place at Grosvenor House Hotel. 

ITV has reportedly axed two entertainment shows in a huge festive TV shake-up as more Christmas specials are being pulled from screens this year. The star-studded singing contest and spin-off based on a hugely popular show have both reportedly been shelved for this year.

A huge ITV quiz, which offered the winners a life-changing cash prize, has reportedly been axed after seven successful series on UK screens.

Ever wondered whether you're taller than Kim Kardashian? Or how the TV personality compares to the rest of the Kardashian-Jenner clan? Well, ponder no more. For MailOnline has made an interactive graphic that charts the height of every famous figure you could ever think of, dead or alive, all the way from 3ft 6in Harry Potter actor Warwick Davis to 7ft 4in André the Giant. Aware that having to scroll through a chart of more than 400 famous faces could prove tedious to some, we have even broken it down into relevant categories, from the worlds of politics to music and sports...

In the latest video by Mike Van Erp, 52, the rogue motorist he was facing broke out in an expletive-laden rant and labelled him an 'ugly wasteman'. The video begins with Mr Van Erp sitting down at a crossing near Regent's Park when he notices a silver BMW driving on the wrong side of the road to skip the large queue that had formed. Mr Van Erp quickly steps out in front of the car and says 'are you mad?' before brandishing a red card with the Cycling Mikey YouTube logo on it. The enraged motorist then gets out of his car and begins swearing at Mr Van Erp, telling him it is 'none of his business' and asking 'is he the government or something?'.

Warwick Davis has made his first public appearance since the tragic death of his wife Samantha in March.  The Harry Potter actor, 54, and his children went to St Barnabas Hospice in West Sussex, which provides palliative care to adults with life-limiting illnesses, on Friday.  Warwick was joined by his daughter Annabelle, 27, and son Harrison, 21, as they celebrated the hospice's Feathers From Above appeal. 

The grief-stricken Harry Potter star, whose beloved wife and 'soul mate' Samantha died last month, is taking a break from social media following the heartbreaking news.

His children Annabelle, 27, and Harrison, 21, later used their father's X/ Twitter account to reassure people and to explain he was taking some time away from social media. Warwick's children said their father was sorry if he had caused anyone concern. 'Thank you everyone for looking out for our Dad, he is taking some time away from social media,' they said. 'He apologises if his last message caused anyone concern. We appreciate all of your love and support.' The Harry Potter and Star Wars star made the post days after it was announced his wife and 'soul mate' Samantha had died last month on March 24, aged 53.

The Harry Potter star is starring on YouTube channel Home Improvements UK alongside his Hollyoaks actress daughter Anabelle, 27. The new venture comes just a week after Warwick announced his wife Samantha, 53, had died on March 24. 

Grief-stricken Warwick Davis has sparked concern among his fans after he made a late night post declaring 'I'm done here. Signing off' with a broken heart symbol. The post comes after the death of his beloved wife Samantha last month. Samantha, who was an actor herself and met her husband when she had an uncredited role in his 1988 film Willow, tragically died on March 24 aged 53.Concerned fans commented on the X post, saying 'I'm so sorry for your loss' and 'take care of yourself'. His children Annabelle, 27 and Harrison, 21, later posted to reassure worried fans, saying: 'Thank you everyone for looking out for our Dad, he is taking some time away from social media.'

It was, as Warwick Davis described it in his autobiography, 'the biggest casting call for little people in movie history'. Willow, the brainchild of Star Wars creator George Lucas and Ron Howard, helped propel Davis to the status of a respected actor who could cope with leading roles. Then aged just 17, Davis portrayed sorcerer Willow Ufgood alongside Hollywood superstar Val Kilmer as mercenary swordsman Madmartigan. The resulting 1988 film, which told the story of Ufgood's battle to protect a baby princess against villainous queen Bavmorda, was a huge hit with movie goers. It was while working on the film that Davis met his future wife and 'soul mate' Samantha, who had a small role in the production. The star, who announced yesterday that his wife has died aged 53 , later recalled how they had gelled at a dinner held to mark the film's release - before they kissed for the first time when both were starring in a theatre production of Snow White.

Samantha Davis touchingly claimed she was the 'luckiest mum in the world' in an emotional response to a Mother's Day tribute just two weeks before her death. The actor, who was married to Star Wars and Harry Potter star Warwick Davis , said she was 'so proud' to be mother to their children Annabelle and Harrison. It came after Annabelle posted a heartfelt tribute to her mother, saying her 'bravery and kindness is an inspiration to us all', in a post on March 10, this year. Her husband tragically revealed on Wednesday that 'beautiful' Samantha sadly died just two weeks after these messages , passing away on March 24. In an emotional tribute to his late wife, Davis said her loss had left 'a huge hole in our lives' , while her children said in a statement that 'her love and happiness carried us through our whole lives'.

Warwick Davis fell for his 'soul mate' Samantha on the set of Willow in 1988 when the pair were teenagers. Three years later the couple wed but over the next three decades before her tragic death they had endured heartbreaking family tragedy with the deaths of two children. Warwick confirmed yesterday that his 'favourite human' had died aged 53 on March 24 as the grieving widower heartbreakingly told of how he would miss her hugs. He said in an emotional statement given to the BBC that her death has left a huge hole in our lives as a family. He described Sammy, as he called her, as his 'most trusted confidant and an ardent supporter of everything I did in my career'. He said he felt like he could achieve anything with his wife by his side and that it felt like he had a 'superpower'.

Warwick Davis was seen smiling and paid tribute to his 'beautiful' wife Samantha on a date night in their final photo together. The Star Wars and Harry Potter actor heartbreakingly revealed yesterday that his life partner, who he first met on the set of his 1988 film Willow, had died on March 24 at the age of 53. In an emotional tribute put out on Wednesday, Davis said the death of his wife, who was also an actor, had left 'a huge hole in our lives' and said she made him fell like he had a 'superpower'. The loving couple were most recently seen together in a photo posted his Instagram page on October 5, last year, in which they were seen smiling at the camera during a 'date night'. It was accompanied by the light-hearted and tender caption: 'A long overdue date night with my beautiful wife. She felt a bit overdressed for McDonald's!'

Fellow actor Samantha Davis, who met her husband on the set of his 1988 film Willow, tragically died aged 53 on March 24. In an emotional tribute to his 'favourite human', Davis said: 'Her passing has left a huge hole in our lives as a family. I miss her hugs.' He described Sammy, as he called her, as his 'most trusted confidant and an ardent supporter of everything I did in my career'. He said he felt like he could achieve anything with his wife by his side, comparing it to the feeling of having a 'superpower'. 'She was a unique character, always seeing the sunny side of life she had a wicked sense of humour and always laughed at my bad jokes,' Davis said in a statement given to the BBC . The couple, who met on the set of George Lucas's film Willow and married three years later in 1991. During their 33-year marriage, they had three children - one of whom tragically died shortly after he was born.

Warwick Davis' has paid tribute to his wife Samantha after she tragically passed away last month.  And the last photo of the pair sees the couple enjoying a date night out together as they beamed in a cheeky selfie.  Samantha, who was an actor herself and met her husband when she had an uncredited role in his 1988 film Willow, tragically died on March 24 aged 53. 

Samantha, who was an actor herself and met her husband when she had an uncredited role in his 1988 film Willow, tragically died on March 24.  The couple, who were married for over 30 years, shared children Harrison and Annabelle who said: 'her love and happiness carried us through our whole lives'. 

Samantha Davis, who was an actress in her own right, met her husband when she had an uncredited role in his 1988 film Willow. She had a brush with death in 2019 when she fell ill with sepsis ahead of a family holiday. Davis, now 54, previously told how he and the couple's children 'sort of said goodbye' by her bedside before she pulled through. The actor and his wife lost baby son Lloyd just nine days after he was born in 1991 - the year they got married.

Vintage videos of the 82-year-old have gone viral, from his elitist acceptance speech at an awards bash to pranking his Harry Potter co-stars with a fart machine to almost crashing on Top Gear (bottom right). Sir Michael died peacefully in hospital after a bout of pneumonia, with JK Rowling and Daniel Radcliffe on Saturday leading tributes to the British cinema and theatre's titans. Warwick Davis, a fellow Harry Potter actor, posted a candid snapshot of his children playing with him (left). Sir Michael's amusing 1995 appearance at the Evening Standard Award, in which he received the Best Actor award for his recurring role in comedy Volpon from that year. He politely welcomes his forthcoming Harry Potter co-star, Dame Maggie Smith, with a kiss on the cheek before musing the audience with a simple and sincere 'F*** me' as he received his award, sparking raucous.

According to a non-profit organisation for dwarves, they should be able to play roles other than those of diminutive magical animals. According to Little People Of America (left), acting parts should be given out based on skill, not size, rather than just leprechauns and elves. According to the group, which is headquartered in Sonoma, California, the spians it represents are not actors featured in films or television shows. Warwick Davis (top right) and Game of Thrones actress Pater Dinklage are two of the few people with dwarfism who have landed mainstream roles in recent years. Hugh Grant (lower right) was cast as an Oompa Loompa in the latest Wonka film, prompting the casting controversy.

In recent weeks, Hollyoaks has had a slew of new characters, none of whom brought a lot of drama to the Chester village. With a slew of thrilling talelines, viewers have been kept on the edge of their positions. However, it can be difficult to keep up with a laundry list of characters as they enter and leave the village, whether it be in a taxi or a body bag.

On Disney+, there appears no series is safe following the ax of fan favorite National Treasure: Edge of History. Hundreds of shows on television, including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV have all been ruthlessly given the boot. And, although some titles last longer than others, a number of others have only appeared in a single season. Here is a list of the most popular streaming shows that have been taken from screens in recent months after just one series.

Paul Grant's tragic death has reignited curiosity in the furry band of brothers (left) who played Ewoks alongside him. Many of the forgotten stars of the hit film franchise are sweating in hot costumes to produce some of science fiction's most memorable alien races (lower right). The bulk of them are less than four foot tall, but some of them have gone on to appear in major films and TV series (top right).

Willow Ufgood's adventures on Disney Plus will stop, with the Willow prequel series being cancelled by the streaming service. The eight-episode season, set decades after the original 1988 film starring Warwick Davis, Val Kilmer, and Joanne Whaley, debuted in late December and ended in mid-January. Davis, 53, appeared in the series as Willow Ufgood, who leads a new group of misfits on a perilous ride.