Samantha Davis, the founder of Little People UK, a charity dedicated to supporting individuals with dwarfism, and the wife of Harry Potter star Warwick Davis, passed away at 53.
In a heartfelt statement, Warwick Davis paid tribute to his “favourite human,” expressing his deep sense of loss as he mourns the passing of his beloved wife, who left on March 24.
He reflected on the profound absence her departure has left within their family.
Mrs. Davis, who was also an actor, shared the screen with her husband in the final installment of the Harry Potter series in 2010, portraying a goblin character.
Living near Peterborough, the couple first crossed paths on the set of the film Willow in 1988, eventually tying the knot three years later.
Describing his late wife affectionately as “Sammy,” the Star Wars luminary emphasized her pivotal role as his “most trusted confidante” and unwavering supporter throughout his career journey.
“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,” he said.
Davis said that with his wife by his side, he felt sure he could achieve anything, adding:
“It was like having a super-power.”
“Without Sammy, there would have been no Tenable quiz show, no Willow series. No Idiot Abroad Series 3.”
He added it had been his wife who persuaded comedian Ricky Gervais to send him with Karl Pilkington for the travel series.
The couple’s children, Harrison and Annabelle, joined their father in paying tribute, saying “her love and happiness carried us through our whole lives”.
“Mum is our best friend and we’re honoured to have received a love like hers,” they added.
Davis portrayed both Professor Flitwick and the goblin Griphook across all eight installments of the Harry Potter saga. He also graced the Star Wars franchise with multiple roles and starred in both the original Willow film and its 2022 sequel.
Samantha Davis, on the other hand, contributed to the children’s series Through the Dragon’s Eye in 1989, among her other acting endeavors.
Beyond the realm of acting, Samantha and Warwick Davis co-founded Little People UK in 2012, a charitable initiative aimed at providing support to individuals with dwarfism and their families.
“She was passionate about helping people, without judgement. She had time for everyone and a genuine listening ear,” the Tenable host said.
Davis said in recent years his wife’s mobility had become impaired but she was “determined that it would not impact her quality of life”.
Disney, the network the Willow series was on, said Samantha was “beloved member of the UK film and TV community”, adding:
“Our thoughts are with the Davis family during this difficult time”.
