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NOVEMBER 22, 2005 at 9:26 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: News Tip
Previously we showed you some video and pictures
from the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire press conference and premiere that took place in Tokyo this past weekend. A new video has appeared online in which a letter is read from Rupert Grint explaining his absence.
Rupert's letter translation:
I cannot go to Japan because my grandfather died recently, I'm really sorry. I am bearing the sorrow with my family in London.
I really loved him and he was a real Harry Potter fan. So I was really glad that he was able to see the newest film before he died.
I'm going to be filming Order of the Phoenix in February.
I hope everyone likes Goblet of Fire.
Please enjoy!
I hope this answers the many emails I have received asking why Rupert did not appear on any U.S. TV shows or why he was absent in Tokyo. Rupert, our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family during this difficult time.
You can view the video here (Windows Media), thanks to Carol via Page for the video link and translation.
Carol also let us know that Oliver and James Phelps will arrive in Japan on November 24th, and that they plan to hold autograph sessions in eight places. Will we try to find the locations of any fans who might want to attend.
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Witch
Points: 982
~Kathy~Evans~ says:
I am so sorry that this happened...may he rest in peace...
My thoughts and prayers also go out to you and your family Rupert.
Posted Dec 3, 2005 at 11:14 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2860
mad_eye muggle says:
That is so sad,poor rupert.Prayers and condolences to rupert and his family.But that's life we have to move forward,hope you and your family will be ok.
Posted Dec 4, 2005 at 3:14 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1050
Phoenix Lover says:
I'm so sorry Rupert. I know what its like to lose someone. All the best wishes.
Posted Dec 4, 2005 at 9:07 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 592
*_-Dumbledore-_* says:
AWww that is sad.... Well that explains that and in a sad way.... I feel for you Rupert =(!!!
Posted Dec 5, 2005 at 9:51 PM EST
Student
Points: 258
white_tiger2200 says:
Rupert! I'm so sorry to hear that! My prayers are with you and it's totally understandable that you'd choose to go be with your family! Besides, I live in Canada... it's okay that you missed the Tokyo premiere...
Posted Dec 9, 2005 at 12:57 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 337
Cindy Weasley says:
Rupert, I'm so sorry, I can definately relate to your pain. It takes courage though in the these moments to come out and actually say that you lost someone. So I salute you for that. And my condolences. I hope you will find resignation and cope with this.
I love you! My prayers are with you!
And I did enjoy the movie, epecially your performance. You're great!
Posted Dec 9, 2005 at 1:58 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 86
Moose_Crossing says:
Kind, fit and sensitive...a winning combination!
Posted Dec 14, 2005 at 12:54 PM EST
Squib
Points: 120
sherminepatrick says:
Poor guy..
I hope his grandfather will get well soon..
Posted Jan 1, 2006 at 1:16 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1454
xMAVERICK says:
awwwwww the poor thing! you cant even get mad at him for something like that ohh geez now i just want to give him a big hug. yeah i cant immagine even telling everyone about that or even dealing with it....
Well i bet his grandfather is very proud of him.
Posted Jan 18, 2006 at 11:42 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1454
xMAVERICK says:
I loved the viedo though thanks :)
Posted Jan 23, 2006 at 6:15 PM EST
Witch
Points: 693
Marietta Edgecombe says:
Rupert doesn't neeed to apolagize... poor thing. I would have been shocked if he had actually gone despite the death. I'm sorry for you, Rupert, and we've all gone through loses. I'm just glad he's better... not letting it get to him.
Can't wait for OOTP, and you did brilliantly in GOF!
R.I.P.
Posted Mar 20, 2006 at 4:17 PM EST
Honeydukes Eye Candy
Points: 3501
Pansyful says:
Aww poor rupert. Condolence to his family about his grandfather's death. Good to know that at least he saw rupert in goblet of fire before he died. my prayers are with rupert and the grint family
Posted Sep 22, 2007 at 2:05 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2424
bonniewrightrulz says:
That must have been so sad and a difficult period for him.So ofcourse he had to be with his family,and i see no reason for him to be at the premiere.
Posted Jun 24, 2008 at 2:03 PM EST
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