Dwarf Martin Henderson tossed by England rugby fan has died aged 42

Martin Henderson, who rose to worldwide fame 5 years in the past after he was tossed by a drunken Rugby fan, has died

A dwarf who rose to worldwide fame 5 years in the past after he was tossed by a drunken Rugby fan has died aged 42.

Martin Henderson suffered critical accidents within the prank which was blamed on the infamous antics of the England rugby crew.

His story went world wide when Recreation of Thrones star Peter Dinklage requested followers to Google his title throughout his Golden Globes victory speech in January 2012.

However 4ft 2in Martin, from Milborne Port, Somerset, reportedly died a number of months in the past, in line with former accomplice Rebecca Henderson.

Martin's title was trending worldwide on Twitter in 2012 because of fellow dwarf actor Peter Dinklage.

The US star was selecting up the Finest Supporting Actor award on the glittering ceremony in California when he stated: 'I need to point out a gentleman I am fascinated by in England.

'His title is Martin Henderson. Google him.'

This got here after he was informed he may find yourself in a wheelchair due to accidents sustained when he was picked up and dropped on the ground by a drunken yob.

The incident occurred whereas he out celebrating his 37th birthday on October 7, 2011 when he had stepped outdoors for a cigarette.

He suffered from spinal stenosis and struggled to stroll correctly since and misplaced the energy in his again and legs. He went on to want a strolling body.

The 4ft 2inch actor, who performed a goblin in two Harry Potter movies, blamed the England rugby union crew for the incident throughout the crew's World Cup marketing campaign.

Mr Henderson's story went world wide when Recreation of Thrones star Peter Dinklage requested followers to Google his title throughout his Golden Globes victory speech in January 2012

It got here one month after star Mike Tindall and several other of his teammates admitted attending a 'dwarf tossing' occasion in a New Zealand bar.

Martin extra just lately was thrust into the highlight after two males allegedly broke into his dwelling in the course of the evening and kidnapped him.

He was allegedly made to drive to a financial institution on Wednesday, February 17, in Sherborne in his specially-adapted Ford Galaxy automobile.

On the time a neighbour stated: 'He is scared to dwell right here now and has gone away for a number of days. 

'We moved right here to get away from all of it as Milborne Port is a quiet place; I've by no means seen something like this occur earlier than right here.

'It's totally scary; there have been armed police everywhere in the courtyard the subsequent day. I initially thought it was folks simply going upstairs.'

Peter Dinklage enjoying Tyrion Lannister in HBO's Recreation Of Thrones. On the precise is Sophie Turner as Sansa Stark

He reportedly by no means got here again to the home after the incident and new folks are actually residing there.

One man has been charged, collectively with one other, for robbing Martin's cell phone and a bottle of aftershave on February 17.

The person was additionally alleged, collectively with one other, to have unlawfully and by pressure or fraud took or carried away Mr Henderson in opposition to his will on the identical date.

He is because of stand trial within the New 12 months.  

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