Warwick Davis Sues Hospital Over Alleged Negligence In Wife’s Death

According to reports, Warwick claims the hospital was medically negligent in the treatment of his wife, who developed sepsis in 2019 after undergoing spinal surgery.

An inquest was launched into the death of Samantha Davis, but it was later adjourned after Warwick Davis was unable to connect remotely.

Following the death of his wife, Samantha, in March 2024, Warwick is now suing a London hospital he believes is responsible for her tragic disappearance.

According to the Daily Mailthe actor has also retained the services of law firm Irwin Mitchell and specialist solicitor Madeline Nugent, who will investigate the possibility of medical negligence which the 54-year-old linked to the death of his wife.

Samantha initially fell ill with sepsis in 2019 after undergoing spinal decompression surgery undertaken at University College Hospital in London.

Sepsis then led to intensive care treatment, which the actress ultimately did not survive.

To further investigate the circumstances of Samantha’s death, an inquest recently took place at Inner West London Coroner’s Court.

However, just before any evidence could be presented, Warwick’s family lawyer, William Chapman, requested an adjournment due to the actor’s availability.

The actor was supposed to log in remotely for the survey but faced technical issues on his end, which could not be resolved.

In arguing, Chapman argued the hearing should be adjourned because the actor’s absence would mean he would not be able to follow the investigative process or contribute fully to it.

In response, Deputy Coroner Jean Harkin agreed to the request, saying she believed the actor “would very likely like to be part of this inquest process.”

She added: “At the next hearing, I will make sure there is nothing in my diary that day…I will give it a full day when I re-register [the inquest]”.

Chapman also asked the court to hold the inquest remotely again when a new date is set “as quickly as possible”.

The couple first met on the set of Warwick’s 1988 film “Willow,” in which Samantha had an uncredited role.

After a few years of dating, they married in 1991 and welcomed three children: Lloyd, Harrison and Annabelle. However, Lloyd died just nine days after his birth.

The duo remained together until Samantha’s passing, marking over 33 years of marriage.

So it’s no surprise that Warwick wrote that the actress’ passing “left a huge void in our family lives” in his tribute.

Warwick also alluded to their close relationship, calling her “his most trusted confidante and a strong supporter of everything I have done in my career.”

The actor added of his late wife: “She was a unique character, who always saw the bright side of life. She had a bad sense of humor and always laughed at my bad jokes.”

Like their father, Harrison and Annabelle wrote tributes to Samantha, saying, “her love and happiness carried us through our lives” and that they were “honored to have received a love like hers “.

Reflecting on the hardships they endured, Warwick explained how the loss of their son Lloyd and a stillborn child ultimately strengthened their bond as a couple.

The actor recounted the heartbreaking experience during an episode of Bear Grylls’ TV show in 2018. Warwick said: “Before Annabelle and Harrison, we had a little boy, Lloyd, who inherited both of our illnesses …and it’s something that turns out to be fatal.”

He added: “It’s something a baby won’t survive. But Lloyd survived nine days, but yes, he was beautiful…but it was a difficult time. And yes, we also had a death -born.”

Despite the immense heartbreak, Warwick highlighted how he and Samantha worked through grief together, noting, “Things like that, it makes you stronger. [as a couple]”.

Two weeks before her death, Samantha exclaimed how she was the “luckiest mom in the world” in a moving Mother’s Day message on her social media page.

As reported The mirrorthe actress responded to a message from her daughter which read: “Happy Mother’s Day, Mom. Your courage and kindness are an inspiration to us all. Thank you for everything. Love, Belle x.”

Samantha then responded, “I love you and Harrison so much. I’m so proud to be your mom. Thank you both for making this day the best. I’m the luckiest mom in the world.”

At the time of her death, Samantha was 53 years old and had racked up a number of acting credits, including appearances in “Through the Dragon’s Eye,” “ShortFellas” and “Honky Sausages.”