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‘Harry Potter,’ ‘Star Wars’ actor Davis mourns death of wife

“Star Wars” and “Harry Potter” star Warwick Davis is mourning the loss of his wife and “best friend.”

In a statement released Wednesday by Lucasfilm, the actor confirmed his wife, Samantha Davis, died on March 24. He remembered his “soul-mate” as a “devoted mother, my favourite human” and “my most trusted confidant and an ardent supporter of everything I did in my career.” A cause of death was not provided.

“The most open, warm person I have ever known,” Davis wrote. “Her passing has 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 humour and always laughed at my bad jokes.”

Davis is known for his roles as Wicket in “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi,” the title hero in “Willow,” and Professor Filius Flitwick in the “Harry Potter” movies. He also played Griphook in the “Harry Potter” films, and Samantha appeared as a goblin in 2011’s “Harry Potter and the Deathly

Hallows: Part 2.” In 2022, he returned to star in a Disney+ “Willow” series.

Prince William back to public duties after cancer revelation

LONDON – Britain’s Prince William returned to public duties on Thursday for the first time since his wife Kate revealed she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy for cancer.

In a video message last month, Kate, 42, the Princess of Wales, said tests taken following major abdominal surgery she underwent in January had uncovered cancer, something she described as a “huge shock.”

William, 41, has been absent from official engagements since then as the couple and their three young children come to terms with the impact of the news.

Although he and his eldest son, Prince George, were pictured watching their favorite soccer team Aston Villa play last week, Thursday marked the first time William carried out official public appearances since Kate’s highly personal announcement.

USA TODAY Network and Reuters