Warwick Davis reveals he has found love again in emotional BAFTAs tribute to late wife
'Sponge'
for helping him heal.
"Special mention should go to Sponge, you know who you are. Thank you for showing me that life can still have meaning and for helping me to laugh and to love again," he said, his voice breaking.
Davis dedicated the prestigious award to his late wife, who passed away in March 2024 at the age of 53. The couple had been married for 33 years and shared three children. Their daughter Annabelle and son Harrison were seen crying in the audience as Davis spoke about his grief.
"Above all, I would like to dedicate and thank my wonderful wife Sammy. She was always so supportive of my career and encouraged me to grab every opportunity with both hands," he said.
The
Harry Potter
and
Star Wars
star also credited his children for helping him push forward through his darkest times.
"Since then, life has been pretty tough for me, but thanks to the support of our wonderful children Annabelle and Harrison, I've been able to continue working and engaging in life."
The audience at the BAFTAs gave Davis a standing ovation, and social media was flooded with emotional reactions.
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