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Young actor from 'Half-Blood Prince' killed 
MAY 24, 2008 at 12:47 PM
Posted by PROF. DISH
Source: Telegraph
The Telegraph is reporting
today that Robert Knox, a young actor that is set to appear as Marcus Belby in the upcoming Half-Blood Prince movie, was tragically killed in a stabbing incident in London.
According to police reports, 18-year-old Robert was defending his younger brother, 16-year-old Jamie Knox, at a bar in Sidcup.
A police spokesman has said that "A man aged 21 has been arrested on suspicion of murder. He is being held in custody."
HPANA will continue to update you when more information is available.
UPDATE: Warner Brothers has released a short statement concerning the death of Robert Knox: "We are all shocked and saddened by this news and at this time our sympathies are with his family."
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Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
(Moderator)
Points: 1729
Since the Start says:
How sad. My thoughts are with the family, especially his brother, and their friends.
Posted May 24, 2008 at 12:59 PM EST
Points: 7828
Rococoed says:
This is just so horrible. My prayers are with his famly and friends. May he rest in peace.
Posted May 24, 2008 at 1:09 PM EST
Witch
Points: 831
star chaser says:
Oh, that is so sad. My prayers are with his family & friends, especially his brother. Rest in Peace Robert.
Posted May 24, 2008 at 1:14 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2028
JAYSTARR says:
My deepest regards to Rob Knox...I wished that this would never happen to anyone. Also, my deepest regards to his parents.
Posted May 24, 2008 at 1:18 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4451
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
Wow, that's terrible! My condolences to the family, especially his 16 year old brother.
~Drish~
Posted May 24, 2008 at 1:27 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 25658
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
This is so sad :(
CBBC Newsround has a quote from WB on the matter.
Rest In Peace Robert ♥
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
Posted May 24, 2008 at 1:51 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2518
hbluvhp says:
Oh that is just awful. I hate to hear about awful things like this, not just when it effects the Harry Potter universe. This was in defense of a sibling too. Uhh... what a tradegy.
Posted May 24, 2008 at 2:01 PM EST
Witch
Points: 524
KarateKid says:
This is terrible! Honestly, I'm about to cry right now. I know it's like this almost every day in Lodnon but for it to happen to a young guy like this with what seems like it'd've been an amazing future is just so horrible. God rest his soul. I'm praying that his family get through it OK and oh my goodness it's so sad. May the fudging murderer who killed him rot in hell. They should bring back death penalties.
Posted May 24, 2008 at 2:12 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 412
Rudeboy2025 says:
That is totally fudged up. RIP. I hope they catch the killer and give him the maximum sentence available.
Posted May 24, 2008 at 2:18 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1590
~Harry's true love~ says:
That's horrible to hear. How people can get so violent over things. His brother and family must be in such shock and depression. I hope the best for them and I hope that they can live through this horrible experience.
Posted May 24, 2008 at 2:26 PM EST
Witch
Points: 552
frannie says:
I was shocked when I saw this on the news. R.I.P Robert. He died a Hero.
Posted May 24, 2008 at 2:38 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1544
Grayback'sVictim says:
That's so sad... At least he died defending his brother, an honorable death.
*cries*
It's sad that things like that hapen at all especialy to young people.
Robert Knox R.I.P.
Posted May 24, 2008 at 3:05 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 398
Madeline Belle says:
My heart just sank reading this. He sounds like an incredible person.... My heart goes out to his brother and parents. I'm so sorry.
Posted May 24, 2008 at 3:08 PM EST
Witch
Points: 880
OffTheLoop says:
Yes I was deeply shocked and saddned by this news. My sincerest apologies go ou to his family, especially his brother. May he rest in peace.
Posted May 24, 2008 at 3:30 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1076
Fire Phoenix says:
World's such a sad place. Why can't all this tragedies end sometime.
My condolences to the family and frinds of Robert.
Posted May 24, 2008 at 3:53 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 711
Mr. Harry James Potter says:
Oh My God what role did he play?
Posted May 24, 2008 at 4:06 PM EST
Witch
Points: 664
Rupert's Fangirl says:
This is so sad. A few bad things have been surrounding this movie. My prayers for his family and friends.
Posted May 24, 2008 at 4:12 PM EST
Squib
Points: 168
dobbysfan says:
This is very sad news, my thoughts are with his family.
Unfortunately this is one of many such cases in britain at the moment.
Posted May 24, 2008 at 4:13 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 309
Jorel says:
A "stabbing accident"? Wow thats scary. Our first real Harry potter death. jeez.
Posted May 24, 2008 at 4:20 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 70
lineman#23 says:
That is shocking.My prayers are with his family.
Posted May 24, 2008 at 4:37 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 37
Hedwig18 says:
That's horrible... i can't imagine how his young brother is... Our prayers are with his family and friends.
Jorel it's the second, don't forget Richard Harris (Hodgkin's disease) =(
RIP Richard Harris and Robert Knox.
Posted May 24, 2008 at 4:37 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1420
~Hermione says:
That's so sad. My condolences to the family.
Posted May 24, 2008 at 4:37 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1134
Potter_girl says:
That is terrible news! How sad. I never thought such a tragedy would occur like that. My prayers to everyone hurt.
Posted May 24, 2008 at 4:43 PM EST
Witch
Points: 683
Marietta Edgecombe says:
This is terrible, just terrible.
RIP Robert Knox.
Posted May 24, 2008 at 4:43 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1214
TheSeventhHorcrux says:
Oh my, how terrible! My condolences go out to his family. What a tragic event... nobly defending his younger brother... once again, very sad news.
Posted May 24, 2008 at 5:11 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1684
zues says:
That's so sad, and right before the movie comes out. He could have been a "Big Star". Who is Marcus Belby?
Posted May 24, 2008 at 5:14 PM EST
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