WARWICK Davis’ family say the actor has launched a project in tribute to his late wife following his “concerning” message to fans.
The 54-year-old sparked worry when he abruptly signed off social media, saying “I’m done here”.
The Harry Potter star lost his beloved wife Sammy last month aged 53.
His children shared a statement as they launched a JustGiving page, Sammy’s Helping Hands, to raise money for Little People UK.
They have asked for any donations or flower funds to be sent to help their chosen charity instead.
A message posted on Warwick’s social media from his daughter Annabelle, 27, and son Harrison, 21, said: “Our Mum, the kindest, most inspirational and loving Mumma we could have wished for, devastatingly passed away on March 24.
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“While it’s a very difficult time for us, we’re humbled by everyone who has reached out to offer support & to express how Sammy impacted their lives.
“Dad wanted us to share the project that we have all started for Mum. Through her work with Little People UK, Sammy was passionate about helping younger members of the dwarfism community, in particular those of school age.
“In order to continue the amazing work she did, we have set up ‘Sammy’s Helping Hands’, a Just Giving page. Find out more here.
“We understand times are hard, simply sharing this message helps us spread awareness for the charity and the work they do.
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“Thank you again for your kindness, love and support. We send love to you and your families. The Davis’ xx.”
A total of £13,000 has already been raised for the chosen charity.
Writing on the JustGiving page, Warwick’s family said: “As a family, we have been overwhelmed and humbled by the outpouring of love and support we have received after the news of Sammy’s passing. Many of the messages we’ve received, have been asking where they might donate or send flowers.
“Through her work with Little People UK, Sammy was passionate about helping younger members of the dwarfism community, in particular those of school age. We have set up this just giving page in her memory, in order to continue the amazing work she did.
“Sammy’s speciality was boosting confidence, particularly in an educational setting. To her, that meant, children having correctly fitting, professionally altered uniforms and sports kit. Specialist school equipment.
“Access to all lessons, activities and school trips. And not forgetting older students, Educational Scholarships. Sammy’s motto, subsequently adopted by the charity was, Small Steps to great things!
“Sammy’s Helping Hands fund will be administered by trustees within LPUK, made up of, Warwick Davis, Annabelle Davis and Harrison Davis, who will award funds based on individual application from members. We will post regular updates on fund distribution, so you can know the good your donation has done.”
Devastated Warwick said in a statement last week: “Her passing has left a huge hole in our lives as a family. I miss her hugs.”
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Warwick and Samantha met when she was an extra on the set of his film Willow in 1988.
The couple tied the knot in June 1991 and shared two children together.
Samantha’s struggles
- Samantha and Warwick lost their baby Lloyd just nine days after he was born in 1991 after inheriting dwarfism from both his parents caused complications.
- The couple lost a second child when Samantha miscarried at 20 weeks in 1993, with the couple naming the baby George.
- Samantha suffered another two miscarriages before giving birth to Annabelle and Harrison.
- The actress underwent numerous surgeries in her lifetime due to her achondroplasia, a bone growth disorder that causes disproportionate dwarfism.
- In 2019, she was raced to hospital after complications following decompression surgery on her spine.
- Samantha had contracted life-threatening sepsis and Warwick was preparing himself to say ‘goodbye’.
- The infection causes the body’s immune system to go into overdrive and attack tissues and organs, which can be lethal and lead to amputations.
- Sam survived but had it not been for her medical team acting so quickly, she could have lost fingers, toes or limbs.
- After being discharged, Warwick ‘played doctor’ for three months – mixing vials of antibiotics, loading them into syringes and carefully feeding them into Sam’s heart through a drip.
- In March 2024, it was announced Samantha had sadly passed away.
