Harry Potter star mourns Banbridge granny
Monday, 6 October 2008
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Daniel Radcliffe is mourning the loss of his Ulster-born gran.
Elsie Radcliffe — the teenager’s biggest fan — died on Thursday after a long battle against illness.
The 79-year-old Banbridge woman had been suffering from heart-related problems.
Daniel (19) had been very close to his grandmother and had made frequent visits to her at her Co Down home.
The young actor, currently filming the latest Harry Potter movie and starring in a play in New York, is expected to fly into Northern Ireland tomorrow for the pensioner’s funeral.
Elsie, who had been living with her daughter Linda and son-in-law Drew, told friends she was her grandson’s number one fan.
Last year, the retired hospital worker flew to London to see him on stage in the controversial play Equus.
Said a family friend: “She just lover her grandson so much and was so proud of him. Elsie was his number one fan and loved all the Harry Potter movies.”
Daniel was born in west London, the son of Elsie’s son Alan Radcliffe, a literary agent, and his wife, Marcia, a casting agent.
Elsie Radcliffe’s funeral will take place from the First Presbyterian Non-Subscribing Church on the Downshire Road, Banbridge this afternoon.
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Tut mir so leid,mit seiner Großmutter!
Posted by Vanessa Maier | 24.11.08, 12:57 GMT
I'm so sorry for your loss. She will always be with you. Thank you for all of the wonderful hours you have given us on screen and stage.
Posted by Joy Henriques | 12.10.08, 02:31 GMT
Salam
Posted by tohid zafarpour | 09.10.08, 23:41 GMT
It is a very sad news. I know wath you feel to lost you grandmother.My deepest sympathies go out to the Radcliffe family.
Posted by Sandor | 09.10.08, 09:13 GMT
My deepest sympathies go out to the Radcliffe family at this extremely sad time.
Posted by Anon | 07.10.08, 22:13 GMT
Condoglianze a tutta la famiglia Radcliffe dall'Italia.
Posted by Morgana | 07.10.08, 10:19 GMT
I am 8 years old and I am the bigest fan of the harry potter books and movies.... besides Daniels grann of course!!! oh and I hope however likes the Radcliffes should be proud of it!
BIGFANEEE!
Posted by BIG fan!!!! | 07.10.08, 07:46 GMT
my deepest sympathies goes out to you and your family..i am a great big fan and have all the movies so far...it breaks my heart to hear about death but remember she is in a better place looking down on you..my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family
Posted by kim | 07.10.08, 01:41 GMT
my deepest sympathies goes out to you and your family..i am a great big fan and have all the movies so far...it breaks my heart to hear about death but remember she is in a better place looking down on you..my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family
Posted by kim | 07.10.08, 01:40 GMT
ohhhhhhhh, little poor my baby Dan.
T.T
I support u Dan!
Posted by Mr.F | 07.10.08, 00:30 GMT
Daniel, I will try my best to help you in this situation the best that I or anyone can... I hope that you will feel better about your grandmother's death soon. I have also had some deaths in my family as well, but my mother has taught me that if I keep them in my heart it doesnt matter if they are with us or not, just as long as they are with us in spirit. I have had a hard time with that statement because it hurt a lot just knowing that they died, but now they are in a better place and if you agree with what my mom has taught me, and try to use it in your own situation, you might feel a little better than you have been... My greatest sympathy to you and everyone that knew your granmother. She must have been a fine woman.
Posted by Chrissy glenn | 06.10.08, 22:58 GMT
Deepest sympathies to Dan and his whole family. Oh, it's so sad...
Posted by Gabriela | 06.10.08, 22:28 GMT
Deepest sympathies to Linda, Alan, Dan and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Posted by a fan | 06.10.08, 17:06 GMT
I would hope and expect young Daniel to be afforded the respect due at this sad time for him. There will be other times to ask for his autograph.
Sympathies to Daniel and his family circle.
Posted by Centaur | 06.10.08, 15:50 GMT