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      Warwick Davis’ family reveal major update after actor’s ‘concerning’ message

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      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”.Warwick Davis has quit social media following the heartbreaking death of wife SamanthaCredit: ShutterstockThe 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. READ MORE ON WARWICK DAVIS”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.Most read in Celebrity”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. Samantha Davis dead aged 53: Harry Potter star Warwick’s beloved wife dies of sepsis as tributes roll in”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.”READ MORE SUN STORIESWarwick 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. More

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      Peter Andre reveals he STILL hasn’t named new baby daughter – and has just four weeks to make a decision

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      PETER Andre has revealed he and wife Emily still haven’t named their baby girl – and only have four weeks to make a decision. The couple welcomed their third child at the beginning of April but Pete, 51, has opened up about the “slow process” of choosing a name. Peter has revealed he and Emily still haven’t decided on a name for their baby girlCredit: InstagramThe couple welcomed their third child together earlier this monthCredit: InstagramHe said: “We are still no closer to a name for our newest bundle of joy! Any time Emily and I talk about it, it just gets put aside. Pete joked: “Since Emily and I agreed for her to be the one to choose, it seems to have slowed down the process even more.”Speaking to OK! Magazine, the dad-of-five – who also shares Amelia, 10, and Theo, seven, with Emily and Junior, 18, and Princess, 16, with ex-wife Katie Price – added: “She is recovering after all, so I totally get it. “We have less than four weeks left before we have to register her. I took our baby for a walk in her pram for the first time to drop Millie and Theo at school. It’s beautiful to do these things all over again.”More on Peter AndreFormer I’m A Celeb star Pete previously hinted that he was keen on Keanu for a boy and Flo for a girl, but last week revealed why he is letting Emily decide. “We’ve been trying out names that our friends and family have suggested, but then Emily and I don’t seem to agree on them.”So I think it’s only fair that Emily decides – I hope she picks a good one. It’s been great that the kids have been off school for the holidays so we can spend time together as a family.”While we work a name out, we’re just trying to differentiate between day and night. The lack of sleep is real already!”Most read in ShowbizShortly after Emily gave birth Pete shared a sweet snap of him cradling their baby girl. He wrote “Pure love” over the photo, alongside a heart emoji.Emotional Peter Andre praises kids Junior and Princess as they jet to visit his sick mum while he cares for newborn babyPrincess and Junior are currently Down Under in Australia visiting Pete’s parents Savvas and Thea, who is unwell. More

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      Warwick Davis quits social media after wife’s death as daughter apologises for ‘concerning message’

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      WARWICK Davis has quit social media after the heartbreaking death of his wife Samantha. Last week the actor, 54, confirmed Samantha had passed away aged 53. Warwick Davis has quit social media following the heartbreaking death of wife SamanthaCredit: ShutterstockThe couple share children Annabelle and HarrisonCredit: ShutterstockAnnabelle and Harrison apologised after fans were left concerned over Warwick’s messageCredit: XOn Sunday the Harry Potter star took to X, formerly Twitter, to tell his followers he would be taking a break. He wrote: “I’m done here, signing off.”Warwick followed up with a broken heart emoji.Worried fans rushed to comment on the post, with Warwick’s daughter Annabelle, 27, and son Harrison, 21, posting another message to reassure them. READ More on Warwick Davis Writing from their father’s account, they said: “Thank you everyone for looking out for our dad, he is taking some time away from social media. “He apologises if his last message caused anyone concern. We appreciate all of your love and support, Annabelle and Harrison x.”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.”He told the BBC: “She was a unique character, always seeing the sunny side of life.Most read in Showbiz”She had a wicked sense of humour and always laughed at my bad jokes.”Warwick said Samantha was his “most trusted confidant and an ardent supporter of everything I did in my career”.Annabelle and Harrison added: “Mum is our best friend and we’re honoured to have received a love like hers.Samantha Davis dead aged 53: Harry Potter star Warwick’s beloved wife dies of sepsis as tributes roll in”Her love and happiness carried us through our whole lives.”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. Warwick previously opened up about almost losing Samantha to sepsis – calling it the “longest hours of his life”.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.

      The actor told The Sun that her health dramatically declined ahead of a family caravan holiday.READ MORE SUN STORIESSpeaking of the horror a few years later, he said: “The next few hours were the longest of my life as I waited on the ward with our children in the empty space left by Sam’s hospital bed.”I hoped it would not symbolise a future for us without her.” More

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      Who is Dr. Jennifer Ashton’s husband, Tom Werner?

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      AFTER her divorce from the late Dr. Robert Ashton, Jennifer Ashton moved on with Tom Werner.The Good Morning America co-anchor tied the knot again with the latter.Dr. Jennifer Ashton pictured with her second husband, Tom Werner, at the 2022 Daytime Emmy AwardsCredit: GettyWho is Dr. Jennifer Ashton’s husband, Tom Werner? Born on April 12, 1950, Tom Werner is an American TV producer, sports executive, and businessman from New York City.With an investment in Fenway Sports Group, Tom is the chairman of both the Boston Red Sox and the Liverpool Football Club.A Harvard University graduate, he got his start in television during the 1970s, At the beginning of his career, Tom worked in prime-time development on the East Coast.In 1980, he co-founded The Carsey-Werner Company alongside Marcy Carsey.Through the abovementioned company, he became an executive producer for TV shows such as That 70s Show, The Cosby Show, Roseanne, and A Different World.Sixteen years later, in 1996, Tom was inducted into the TV Hall of Fame.With the help of Carsey, Caryn Mandabach, and Oprah Winfrey, he helped to launch the Oxygen cable channel in 2000Most read in CelebrityTom got his start in sports investment in the 1990s when he and various others purchased the San Diego Padres from McDonald’s heiress Joan Kroc.He remained a part of the franchise until 2007.The producer became a partial owner of the Red Sox in 2001 and of Liverpool FC in 2010.On November 6, 2022, Jennifer Ashton and Tom tied the knot in a New York City wedding ceremony.While discussing her second marriage, the ABC News anchor told People: “We just wanted it to be a celebration of love and happiness.GMA’s Dr Jen Ashton stuns in tight leather top on morning show after showing off incredible figure in white swimsuit”I’m so happy because I never thought I’d find love like this.”But when you’re older, it doesn’t take long to recognize when you’ve found your soul mate.”Both Jennifer Ashton and her second husband, Tom Werner, work in televisionCredit: InstagramHow did Dr. Jenn meet Tom?In 2021, Dr. Jenn was introduced to Tom via mutual friends.By January 3, 2022, the couple announced they were engaged.Good Morning America hostsThese are the hosts of the ABC morning program, Good Morning America:
      It was also revealed that Tom proposed to Dr. Jenn on New Year’s Eve of the previous year.”From the moment they met they were soulmates,” an insider confessed to the abovementioned outlet.How many kids do Jennifer and Tom have?Although they don’t have children together, Jennifer and Tom have children from previous marriages.From her first marriage to the late Robert Ashton Jr, she has two kids.They were married from 1996 to 2017; Robert died on February 11 of the latter year.Jennifer is a mother to a daughter named Chloe and a son named Alex.READ MORE SUN STORIESFrom Tom’s first marriage to Jill Troy Werner, he has three kids.He’s a father to two daughters, Carolyn and Amanda, and a son named Ted. More

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      Warwick Davis suffered ‘longest hours of his life’ during tragic wife’s health battle including near-fatal sepsis scare

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      WARWICK Davis once heartbreakingly opened up about when his wife almost died of sepsis – calling it the “longest hours of his life”. The Harry Potter star, 54, tragically revealed last night that his “favourite human” Samantha had died aged 53. Warwick Davis heartbreakingly shared last night that his wife Samantha had diedCredit: GettyThe star, pictured with children Annabelle and Harrison, once told of his fear of his wife dyingCredit: SuppliedThe couple in their final photo togetherCredit: Warwick DavisWarwick, pictured in 2011, said his wife would ‘always seen the sunny side of life’Credit: Getty – ContributorWarwick said his wife of 33 years passed away on March 24, and that her death had “left a huge hole” in their family. The couple, who had two children together, met as teenagers and had a life full of happiness and dark times. Warwick once told The Sun about one of the hardest days he’d ever had – when he thought he was going to lose Samantha. He was talking about a time in 2018, when she was rushed to hospital with sepsis. Read more on showbizThe actor told The Sun that her health dramatically declined ahead of a family caravan holiday.Speaking of the horror a few years later, he said: “The next few hours were the longest of my life as I waited on the ward with our children in the empty space left by Sam’s hospital bed.”I hoped it would not symbolise a future for us without her.”Samantha also opened up about her near-death experience. Most read in ShowbizShe recalled at the time: “We went home a week later and suddenly I couldn’t feel my legs.”I thought I was still recovering from the surgery so I went to bed, but the next day I felt awful, as though I had been hit by a truck.Samantha Davis dead aged 53: Harry Potter star Warwick’s beloved wife dies of sepsis as tributes roll in”I stayed in bed all day while Warwick and Harrison went to a family party and the next morning I woke at 4am feeling even worse.”As the day went on I couldn’t concentrate, I lay on the sofa and when I tried to get up I collapsed on the floor.”The couple met on the set of movie Willow in 1988 and married three years later.Devastated Warwick, 54, said last night: “Her passing has left a huge hole in our lives as a family. I miss her hugs.”He told the BBC: “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.Couple’s tragic last picture on date night
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      WARWICK Davis paid tribute to his “beautiful wife” in their heartbreaking final public picture together.
      The actor announced the tragic death of Samantha in a moving statement last night. She was just 53.
      The most recent snap on Warwick’s Instagram page was shared six months ago and showed the couple on a date night.
      Alongside the smiley selfie, he wrote: “A long overdue date night with my beautiful wife. She felt a bit overdressed for McDonald’s.”
      Their fans complimented them both calling them “awesome” and a “lovely couple”.

      “Without Sammy, there would have been no Tenable quiz show, no Willow series. No Idiot Abroad Series 3.”Warwick said Samantha was his “most trusted confidant and an ardent supporter of everything I did in my career”.The couple’s children, Harrison and Annabelle, added: “Mum is our best friend and we’re honoured to have received a love like hers.”Her love and happiness carried us through our whole lives.”Samantha was best known for her roles in Through the Dragon’s Eye, ShortFellas and Honky Sausages.Her dad Peter, an extra in Willow, later became Warwick’s business partner.Warwick was best known for his time on Harry PotterCredit: Moviestore collection LtdSamantha’s death has left a ‘huge hole’ in the family’s lives, Warwick saysCredit: RexThe pair had met as teenagers and been married 33 yearsCredit: PAWarwick says Samantha had a ‘wicked sense of humour’Credit: RexSamantha had achondroplasia, a bone growth disorder that causes disproportionate dwarfism.She had numerous operations due to her condition.It is thought she contracted sepsis after decompression surgery on her spine.Warwick, who is the co-founder of charity Little People UK, often spoke about the health battles related to his own condition – as well his wife’s.He was born with Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita (SED), an extremely rare genetic form of dwarfism, which has been inherited by both their children.He told the Guardian in 2015: “You look at somebody with dwarfism, the first thing that strikes you is probably that they’re short, and that’s it.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.

      “But that’s the tip of the iceberg.“It gets worse.“Could be a cleft palate, hearing loss – or you end up in a wheelchair.”He added: “As you get older, it gets worse.“My hips are dislocated. Very painful knees.”Samantha once highlighted their unique romance with a tribute to her “beautiful inside and out” husband in a heartwarming birthday message.She wrote: “You are the bravest, most caring and sensitive person I know.”You amaze us all every day with your courage and strength.Warwick and Samantha tied the knot in June 1991Credit: RexAnnabelle and Harrison have both followed their parents into the world of actingCredit: GettyAnnabelle and Harrison said Samantha’s ‘love and happiness carried us through our whole lives’Credit: Getty – Contributor“I love you to the moon and back. Always and forever yours.”To mark her birthday, Warwick also tweeted a tribute to his “beautiful wife”.He added: “I so admire how she faces life’s challenges with dignity, energy and courage – she’s an inspiration.”Warwick has also spoken movingly about how the combination of both his and Samantha’s conditions resulted in the deaths of two of their babies.The first, Lloyd, sadly died after nine days as his lungs were too small to support normal function.They also lost another son, George, when Samantha was 19 weeks pregnant.He said: “It’s something that a baby won’t survive. But Lloyd survived for nine days, but yeah he was beautiful.READ MORE SUN STORIES”It was a tough time. And yeah, we had a stillborn too.”Warwick insisted the tragedies brought him closer to his wife, and said: “That kind of stuff just makes you stronger.”What is sepsis?
      Typically, when a person suffers a minor cut, the area surrounding the wound will become red, swollen and warm to touch.
      This is evidence the body’s immune system has kicked into action, releasing white blood cells to the site of the injury to kill off the bacteria causing the infection.
      The white blood cells and platelets form blood clots in the tissues around the cut.
      Blood vessels swell to allow more blood to flow, and they become leaky, allowing infection-fighting cells to get out of the blood and into the tissues where they are needed.
      This causes inflammation, which appears to us as the red, warm swelling.
      When sepsis happens, this system goes into overdrive.
      The inflammation that is typically seen just around the minor cut, spreads through the body, affecting healthy tissue and organs.
      The immune system – the body’s defence mechanism – overreacts and the result is it attacks the body.
      It can lead to organ failure and septic shock, which can prove fatal.
      Bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites can all trigger sepsis – though the most dangerous culprit is bacteria.
      In developing nations, the condition remains a leading cause of death.
      Known by its colloquial name “blood poisoning”, sepsis is also often referred to as a “flesh-eating disease”. More

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      How Warwick Davis & wife Samantha survived agony of losing son aged just 9 days after he inherited couple’s conditions

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      WARWICK Davis and his wife Samantha survived the agony of losing their son aged just 9 days after he inherited the couple’s conditions.Samantha has died aged 53, heartbroken actor Warwick revealed in a statement yesterday.Warwick Davis’s wife Samantha has died aged just 53Credit: RexThe couple with their children Harrison and Annabelle in 2014Credit: RexWarwick’s touching final pic of SamanthaCredit: InstagramThe couple on their wedding day in 1991Credit: RexHarry Potter star Warwick described Samantha as his “favourite human” after she passed away on March 24.Samantha is survived by Warwick and the couple’s children Harrison and Annabelle.The couple had the two beloved children after a series of tragic struggles.Warwick and Samantha lost their baby Lloyd just nine days after he was born in 1991.Read More Warwick DavisLloyd inherited dwarfism from both his parents and his lungs were too small to support normal function.In an interview, Warwick said: “It’s something that a baby won’t survive. “But Lloyd survived for nine days, but yeah he was beautiful. It was a tough time.”That kind of stuff just makes you stronger.”Most read in ShowbizThe couple lost a second child when Samantha miscarried at 20 weeks in 1993, with the couple naming the baby George.Samantha Davis dead aged 53: Harry Potter star Warwick’s beloved wife dies of sepsis as tributes roll inSamantha suffered another two miscarriages before giving birth to Annabelle and Harrison.Paying tribute to Samantha yesterday, Warwick said: “Her passing has left a huge hole in our lives as a family. I miss her hugs.”He told the BBC: “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.”Without Sammy, there would have been no Tenable quiz show, no Willow series. No Idiot Abroad Series 3.”Warwick said Samantha was his “most trusted confidant and an ardent supporter of everything I did in my career”.Harrison and Annabelle added: “Mum is our best friend and we’re honoured to have received a love like hers.”Her love and happiness carried us through our whole lives.”Warwick’s final pic of ‘beautiful wife’WARWICK Davis hailed his “beautiful wife
      The actor announced the tragic death of Samantha in a moving statement last night. She was just 53.
      The most recent snap on Warwick’s Instagram page was shared six months ago and showed the couple on a date night.
      Alongside the smiley selfie, he wrote: “A long overdue date night with my beautiful wife. She felt a bit overdressed for McDonald’s.”
      Their fans complimented them both calling them “awesome” and a “lovely couple”.

      The couple met on the set of movie Willow in 1988 and married three years later.Samantha was best known for her roles in Through the Dragon’s Eye, ShortFellas and Honky Sausages.Her dad Peter, an extra in Willow, later became Warwick’s business partner.Samantha had achondroplasia, a bone growth disorder that causes disproportionate dwarfism.Warwick previously opened up about his wife’s health after she was rushed to hospital with sepsis in 2018.The actor told The Sun that her health dramatically declined ahead of a family caravan holiday.Speaking of the horror a few years later, he said: “The next few hours were the longest of my life as I waited on the ward with our children in the empty space left by Sam’s hospital bed.”I hoped it would not symbolise a future for us without her.”Sam had numerous operations due to her condition.It is thought she contracted sepsis after decompression surgery on her spine.She said of her near death experience: “We went home a week later and suddenly I couldn’t feel my legs.”I thought I was still recovering from the surgery so I went to bed, but the next day I felt awful, as though I had been hit by a truck.”I stayed in bed all day while Warwick and Harrison went to a family party and the next morning I woke at 4am feeling even worse.”As the day went on I couldn’t concentrate, I lay on the sofa and when I tried to get up I collapsed on the floor.”THROUGH THICK AND THINSamantha once highlighted their unique romance with a tribute to her “beautiful inside and out” husband in a heartwarming birthday message.She wrote: “You are the bravest, most caring and sensitive person I know.”You amaze us all everyday with your courage and strength.“I love you to the moon and back. Always and forever yours.”READ MORE SUN STORIESTo mark her birthday, Warwick also tweeted a tribute to his “beautiful wife”.He added: “I so admire how she faces life’s challenges with dignity, energy and courage – she’s an inspiration.”The couple’s health conditions
      Warwick, co-founder of charity Little People UK, has often spoken out about the health battles related to his own condition, as well his wife’s.
      He was born with Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita (SED), an extremely rare genetic form of dwarfism, which has been inherited by both their children.
      He told the Guardian in 2015: “You look at somebody with dwarfism, the first thing that strikes you is probably that they’re short, and that’s it.
      “But that’s the tip of the iceberg.
      “It gets worse.
      “Could be a cleft palate, hearing loss – or you end up in a wheelchair.”
      He added: “As you get older, it gets worse.
      “My hips are dislocated. Very painful knees.”
      Samantha 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.

      Samantha lost two children before having Harrison and AnnabelleCredit: TwitterThe couple on the red carpet with Annabelle and HarrisonCredit: Getty – Contributor More

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      Ashanti, 43, reveals she’s pregnant with Nelly’s baby as couple announce surprise engagement after whirlwind romance

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      NELLY and Ashanti have made two huge announcements in the past 24 hours, they’re getting married and expecting a baby. The two musicians were popular in the 1990s and early 2000s and are responsible for several hits millennials love. Ashanti and Nelly have announced they are engagedCredit: GettyThe two performers are also expecting their first child togetherCredit: GettyAshanti, 43, and Nelly, 49, first dated in 2003 before breaking up ten years later.The couple revisited their relationship in 2023 and decided to move forward with their love for better or for worse.On Wednesday, Ashanti posted a video on Instagram to share her pregnancy announcement. The video was captioned, “Baby baby baby baby….”It showed the superstar getting ready to go on stage for a performance as her mother Tina Douglas asked her how long she would be until show time.She then walked through a curtain holding a pregnancy test and announced she would need “about nine months.”The video was also an advertisement for Proov, an at-home fertility testing kit. That same day, the couple revealed they were engaged to be married, according to Essence. Most read in CelebrityShe said, “This new year of my life is such a blessing full of love, hope, and anticipation.”She admitted that she’s been looking forward to becoming a mother for a long time, and she was happy to be able to share it with her family and fans. Ashanti reveals she has been diagnosed with COVID but is ‘okay and in no pain’ as Verzuz reschedules rap battleThis will be Ashanti’s first child, but it will be Nelly’s fifth.He has a daughter named Chanelle, and a son named Cornell Jr., and he adopted his sister Jackie Donahue’s two children Shawn and Sydney Thomas. Jackie died of leukemia in 2005, leaving her kids behind. He had his first two biological children with Channetta Valentine, 47, who does her best to remain out of the limelight. Ashanti posted an adorable video on Instagram to announce her pregnancyCredit: Instagram/ashantiLOVING THE LOVEBIRDS Fans on social media have gone crazy after Ashanti and Nelly’s pregnancy and engagement announcement.One said, “I’m so happy for Ashanti!! Any time I see true love come together it makes me so happy.””My ship is getting married. Nelly and Ashanti. OMG. Guys, I have waited TWENTY years for this,” added another. A third wrote, “Don’t let Ashanti and Nelly make you want to go back to your ex, ladies!””The internet has been speculating Ashanti’s pregnancy for MONTHS and she finally announced it on her own with a paid sponsorship. READ MORE SUN STORIES”She’s getting paid off y’all being nosey + the rumor itself. THAT’S how you clear, what a queen!” commented a fan. A fifth said, “Ashanti just made me change my deadline to get pregnant. Imma wait until I’m 43 now.”The couple first dated in 2003, and they were together for about ten yearsCredit: GettyAfter their split, they were apart for another ten years before coming back together in 2023Credit: GettyThis will be Ashanti’s first child, but it will be Nelly’s fifthCredit: Getty More

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      Warwick Davis’ wife Samantha dies aged 53 after sepsis battle as Harry Potter star pays tribute to his ‘favourite human’

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      WARWICK Davis’ wife Samantha has died aged 53.In a heartbreaking statement, the Tenable star said his “favourite human” passed away on March 24.Warwick Davis’ wife Samantha has died aged 53Credit: Instagram Warwick and Samantha tied the knot in June 1991Credit: RexWarwick and Samantha share two children, Annabelle and HarrisonCredit: Getty – ContributorThe pair started dating when they were 17 and 16 after meeting on a movie setCredit: gettyThe couple met on the set of Willow in 1988 and married three years later.”Her passing has left a huge hole in our lives as a family. I miss her hugs”, Warwick, 54, said.He added: “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.”Without Sammy, there would have been no Tenable quiz show, no Willow series. No Idiot Abroad Series 3.”Warwick said Samantha was his “most trusted confidant and an ardent supporter of everything I did in my career”.The couple’s children, Harrison and Annabelle, added: “Mum is our best friend and we’re honoured to have received a love like hers.”Her love and happiness carried us through our whole lives”.Samantha was best known for her roles in Through the Dragon’s Eye, ShortFellas and Honky Sausages.Most read in ShowbizHer dad Peter, an extra in Willow, later became Warwick’s business partner.Samantha had achondroplasia, a bone growth disorder that causes disproportionate dwarfism.Warwick Davis wife’s near fatal Sepsis battleWarwick has previously opened up about his wife’s health after she was rushed to hospital with sepsis in 2018.The actor told The Sun that her health dramatically declined ahead of a family caravan holiday.Speaking of the horror a few years later, he said: “The next few hours were the longest of my life as I waited on the ward with our children in the empty space left by Sam’s hospital bed.“I hoped it would not symbolise a future for us without her.”Sam had numerous operations due to her condition.It is thought she contracted sepsis after decompression surgery on her spine.She said of her near death experience: “We went home a week later and suddenly I couldn’t feel my legs. 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 Samantha her achondroplasia, a bone growth disorder that causes disproportionate dwarfism.
      In 2019, she was raced to hospital after complications following a decompression surgery on her spine.
      She 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 from sepsis.

      “I thought I was still recovering from the surgery so I went to bed, but the next day I felt awful, as though I had been hit by a truck.“I stayed in bed all day while Warwick and Harrison went to a family party and the next morning I woke at 4am feeling even worse.“As the day went on I couldn’t concentrate, I lay on the sofa and when I tried to get up I collapsed on the floor.”Warwick, co-founder of charity Little People UK, has often spoken out about the health battles related to his condition, as well his wife’s.He was born with Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita (SED), an extremely rare genetic form of dwarfism, which has been inherited by both their daughter Annabelle and son Harrison.He told the Guardian in 2015: “You look at somebody with dwarfism, the first thing that strikes you is probably that they’re short, and that’s it. “But that’s the tip of the iceberg.“It gets worse. “Could be a cleft palate, hearing loss – or you end up in a wheelchair.”“As you get older, it gets worse,” he said. “My hips are dislocated. Very painful knees.”THROUGH THICK AND THINIn a heartwarming birthday message, Sam once highlighted their unique romance with a tribute to her “beautiful inside and out” husband.She wrote: “You are the bravest, most caring and sensitive person I know.”You amaze us all everyday with your courage and strength. “I love you to the moon and back. Always and forever yours.”To mark her birthday, Warwick also tweeted a tribute to his “beautiful wife”.What is sepsis?
      Typically, when a person suffers a minor cut, the area surrounding the wound will become red, swollen and warm to touch.
      This is evidence the body’s immune system has kicked into action, releasing white blood cells to the site of the injury to kill off the bacteria causing the infection.
      The white blood cells and platelets form blood clots in the tissues around the cut.
      Blood vessels swell to allow more blood to flow, and they become leaky, allowing infection-fighting cells to get out of the blood and into the tissues where they are needed.
      This causes inflammation, which appears to us as the red, warm swelling.
      When sepsis happens, this system goes into overdrive.
      The inflammation that is typically seen just around the minor cut, spreads through the body, affecting healthy tissue and organs.
      The immune system – the body’s defence mechanism – overreacts and the result is it attacks the body.
      It can lead to organ failure and septic shock, which can prove fatal.
      Bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites can all trigger sepsis – though the most dangerous culprit is bacteria.
      In developing nations, the condition remains a leading cause of death.
      Known by its colloquial name “blood poisoning”, sepsis is also often referred to as a “flesh-eating disease”.

      He added: “I so admire how she faces life’s challenges with dignity, energy & courage – she’s an inspiration.”Warwick has also spoken movingly about how the combination of both his and Samantha’s conditions have resulted in the deaths of two of their babies.The first, Lloyd, sadly died after nine days as his lungs were too small to support normal function.They also lost another son, George, when Samantha was 19 weeks pregnant.He said: “It’s something that a baby won’t survive. But Lloyd survived for nine days, but yeah he was beautiful.READ MORE SUN STORIES”It was a tough time. And yeah, we had a stillborn too.”Warwick insisted the tragedies brought him closer to his wife, and said: “That kind of stuff just makes you stronger.”What are the signs of sepsis you should never ignore?If you, a loved one, or in the case of medical professionals their patient, feels “severely sick”, doesn’t appear to be themselves and shows any of the following symptoms, sepsis should be suspected:
      Weakness- Loss of appetite- Fever and chills- Thirst- Difficult or rapid breathing- Rapid heart rate- Low blood pressure- Low urine output
      If a person is suffering these symptoms and they are thought to have suffered an infection – pneumonia, abdominal infection, urinary infection, or a wound – sepsis is a likely cause.

      Annabelle and Harrison have both followed their parents into the world of actingCredit: GettyWarwick previously opened up about nearly losing Samantha to sepsis in 2018Credit: GettyThe close-knit family have shared their health-battlesCredit: Getty – Contributor More