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Rupert explains his absence from Tokyo premiere 
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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Prefect
Points: 384
Iwillalwaysbethere says:
That is a great explaination.I was mad at him for not showing up in TRL on MTV. Because i was really looking forward to that considering the fact my friends live at the edge of time square. O wellz. I hope he feels better.
Posted Nov 22, 2005 at 10:04 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
awwwww i feel so bad for Rupert! but he had an excuse for why he wasnt there so everyone must forgive him.
i have never lost anyone close to me (besides my dog) so i dont know how it feels but i send my love to Rupert!
yays at least hes going back to filming OOTP!
Posted Nov 22, 2005 at 10:07 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1578
*sweet_angel_baby* says:
No wonder he wasnt at the premieres!! :(:(:( poor rupert!!! i feel so sad for him! thats why that clip showed a picture of him and someone saying something in japonese!! aww...
i loved the GoF!! he was brilliant!! hope his family and him are all well :(
Posted Nov 22, 2005 at 10:07 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 455
Krztyn says:
That is so sad for him, I feel bad. Sad that he has to write a letter and tell the world that too. It's pretty bad that he has to explain his absence at things like that too, I mean he's done enough for the series and the movies, it should be understood that he has other things to do and it shouldn't be expected for him to be at every HP event.
Posted Nov 22, 2005 at 10:08 PM EST
Points: 644
tetet says:
Oh,how sad.. I hope he feels better now maybe he is still in a state of emotionally depressed.. well, hehe what am I saying..anyway,its ok rupert we understand... condolence from me..
Posted Nov 22, 2005 at 10:09 PM EST
Singularly Gifted Witch
Points: 5156
Medea says:
I agree with the above. It's nice of him to explain but it's sad if he felt pressure to share the reason. Best wishes to his family.
Posted Nov 22, 2005 at 10:10 PM EST
Animagus
Points: 19450
Sirius-Ella says:
I'll go watch that right now! I didn't even hear anything about the Tokyo premier.. but ya I wanna see some new videos so anyhow *clicks*
Posted Nov 22, 2005 at 10:11 PM EST
Dragon Rider
Points: 4414
~MalfoyPotter~ says:
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!
Awwww.... man! Poor Rupert! I am sorry! I enjoyed the movie!
~MP~
Posted Nov 22, 2005 at 10:12 PM EST
Witch
Points: 597
bambee says:
Aww, sorry Rupert. I hope that your family can recover from the loss.
Posted Nov 22, 2005 at 10:13 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1111
Phoenix_Patronus says:
I feel really sorry for Rupert's loss. I look forward to seeing him in the fifth Harry Potter movie. It'll be great.
Posted Nov 22, 2005 at 10:16 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2772
GPGA says:
I'm really sorry for Rupert, but I the sametime I'm happy we got a least a small letter explaining why. My condolences to his family.
Posted Nov 22, 2005 at 10:18 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 496
MasterRegal says:
Very sad.
It always seems that when everything around you is going just fine, something disturbs your joy.
I recently had a friend whose father died, I don't think she has fully recovered. The first two weeks were tough for her.
Posted Nov 22, 2005 at 10:51 PM EST
Ethereal Fairy
Points: 3077
harrypotterfreak_4life says:
Poor Rupert!! I hope he make is through alright. Our thoughts and prayers are definately with him. =(.
Posted Nov 22, 2005 at 10:52 PM EST
Student
Points: 213
hermownninny18 says:
Aw, that is so sad. May he rest in Peace. I'm sorry Rupert for your loss.
Posted Nov 22, 2005 at 10:54 PM EST
Prof. of Cultural Literacy
Points: 4241
PowerGranger says:
My heart goes out to Rupert and his family. I'm sure he knows our thoughts and prayers are with him.
Posted Nov 22, 2005 at 10:54 PM EST
Dan Radcliffe's Lovah
Points: 8771
JaDa Radcliffe says:
Wow, not just any relative, but his grandfather.. Aww.. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Rupert.. *huggles*
Surely, we understand why he wasn't on any other shows in the US.. But knowing that he still went to the US premiere even though his granddad died, that's really showing that he loves his fans and he doesn't want to disappoint them..
We love you, Rupert!
Posted Nov 22, 2005 at 10:56 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1375
'Arry + Hermy says:
Rupert is a cool kid because he plays Ron so it doesn't matter to be if he is there or not! I love Ron and Harry tres much!
Posted Nov 22, 2005 at 10:59 PM EST
Harry's Mental Advisor
Points: 19431
Smileyradcliffe says:
Oh.
poor rupert.
*huggles* so sorry to hear about that. my heart goes out to you and your family.
Posted Nov 22, 2005 at 11:01 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2550
TonksUSA says:
Our thoughts are with you Rupert! *hug* I'm glad he got to see the forth film before he died!
Posted Nov 22, 2005 at 11:06 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 364
dansbabygirl89 says:
I am sorry to hear that his granpa died, we will be right here to support you Rupert!!!!
Posted Nov 22, 2005 at 11:11 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 78
Earwen says:
Oh my Lord!! my condolence to Rupert and his family, I know first hand how hard it is to loose a loveone.. I hope your family is doing ok amids the devastating loss... our prayers to you and your family!!!
Posted Nov 22, 2005 at 11:11 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 816
aussiefan23 says:
Poor Rupert and the whole Grint family I know how they feel having lost my grandfather myself 3 years ago I hope they feel better soon and I know they will grow from this experience.
Posted Nov 22, 2005 at 11:16 PM EST
Profesora de la Paz
Points: 2814
Sassafras says:
My heart goes out to Rupert and his family. I know what a difficult time this is. I'm glad that at least they can all be together.
Posted Nov 22, 2005 at 11:21 PM EST
Witch
Points: 896
QueenOfAmouraq says:
Oh my gosh, that's so sad! Poor Rupert!
Posted Nov 22, 2005 at 11:34 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 84
MexicanWizard says:
I noticed Rupert's absense from Tokyo and TRL and was upset. Now I understand why. I know how he feels to lose someone close. My thoughts and prayers go out to Rupert and the rest of his family. May he go with God. God bless.
Posted Nov 22, 2005 at 11:35 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1661
shivon says:
That's too bad. It's very hard to loose a loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with him.
Posted Nov 22, 2005 at 11:44 PM EST
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