Warwick Davis' children fundraise in mum's memory

Warwick Davis lives with his family in a village near Peterborough

The children of Harry Potter and Star Wars actor Warwick Davis have launched a fundraiser in memory of their mum Samantha Davis.

Mrs Davis, who founded the dwarfism charity Little People UK, died on 24 March.

The family, who live in a village near Peterborough, said her sudden death last month had left a “huge hole” in their lives.

Their children Annabelle Davis and Harrison Davis said they were taking her legacy forwards. They have launched Sammy’s Helping Hands - a fundraising page to help younger members of the dwarfism community.

So far, more than £17, 000 has been raised.

Samantha Davis was also an actor, appearing alongside her husband in the final Harry Potter film in 2010, in which she played a goblin.

The couple met on the set of the film Willow in 1988, before marrying three years later.

The Star Wars star described Sammy, as he called her, as his "most trusted confidante”.

The couple's children joined their father in paying tribute, saying "her love and happiness carried us through our whole lives".

The couple met on a film set in 1988 and married three years later

They said they had been “overwhelmed with the outpouring of love and support” and they hoped to continue their mum’s work.

“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 and for older students - educational scholarships.

"Sammy’s motto, subsequently adopted by the charity, was small steps to great things."

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