DANIEL RADCLIFFE'S GRANDMOTHER DIES

DANIEL RADCLIFFE'S GRANDMOTHER DIES
Broadway star Daniel Radcliffe is mourning his beloved grandmother following her death last week. Elsie Radcliffe, who lived in Northern Ireland, passed away on Thursday after a long battle with her health.The 79 year old, mother of Alan Radcliffe, the actor’s father, was her grandson’s biggest fan, and flew to London last year to see his West End stage debut in the controversial play Equus, despite suffering from severe heart problems. A close family friend tells The Belfast Telegraph, "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." Her funeral is due to take place at the First Presbyterian Non-Subscribing Church in Banbridge, Northern Ireland, this week. It is currently unknown whether the 18-year-old, who is starring in the Broadway production of Equus, will fly back from New York City to attend the memorial service.

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