Harry Potter star Warwick Davis is suing a London hospital alleging medical negligence following the death of his wife, Samantha. Samantha Davis, 53, who was herself an actor, died on March 24 last year. Warwick, 54, has instructed law firm Irwin Mitchell to represent his family following Samantha's death, and specialist medical negligence solicitor Madeline Nugent is working with them to further investigate the circumstances of her death.
Coroner Mrs Jean Harkin today said her inquest would answer questions about the circumstances around Samantha's death. Warwick and his daughter Annabelle, 27, were due to take part in the proceedings, which were being held remotely today from Inner West London Coroner's Court. However, the hearing was adjourned before any evidence was presented to the court as Warwick was unable to connect remotely.
Counsel for the Davis family, William Chapman, told the court that Warwick's internet connection to the 'Teams hearing' kept 'dropping out'. And the barrister suggested that the hearing be adjourned to ensure that Warwick could follow the inquest and contribute fully. Samantha Davis pictured with Warwick , who met her husband on the set of his film Willow.
She died aged 53 in March Warwick is now suing the hospital which treated her. Warwick Davis and his wife Samantha on their wedding day in They were married for more than three decades. Agreeing to an adjournment, assistant coroner Jean Harkin told the court: 'Warwick Davis most likely would like to be part of this inquest process.
I will give it a full day when I relist [the inquest]. William Chapman replied: 'We are content with your suggestion and are grateful for it,' adding the family would like the proceedings to be held remotely again. The inquest, which was adjourned to a future date 'as quickly as possible', is expected to hear whether the treatment Samantha received at University College London Hospital for a spinal condition contributed to her death.
