Actor Rob Knox was stabbed to death outside a London bar on May 24, 2008.CNN: 'Harry Potter' actor killed in frenzied attack (March 4, 2009) His funeral was held on June 25, 2008.news.com.au: Tears flow at funeral of Harry Potter actor (June 27, 2008) Knox had just finished filming scenes for his minor role in the sixth Potter movie, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, when he was killed.
Rob Knox
Rob Knox started acting at the age of 11. He starred in several films and TV series, including the movie King Arthur and most famously, the Harry Potter movie Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, which will be released in the summer of 2009.
Rob Knox's Death
Rob Knox was stabbed to death outside a bar in London in May 2008. He had rushed outside to protect his younger brother after hearing that he had been threatened. 21-year-old Karl Bishop attacked Knox and several of his friends with knives. Bishop had gotten into an argument with Knox and his friends a week before the incident. Five people were injured in the attack and Knox died from his wounds.Bishop was found guilty of the murder on March 4, 2009 and will be sentenced on March 5.CNN: 'Harry Potter' actor killed in frenzied attack (March 4, 2009)
Rob Knox Funeral Blogs and Commentaries
- Harry Potter's Page: Harry Potter Stars Plan to Attend Robert Knox Funeral (June 2, 2008)
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Knox killed on May 24, 2008
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Knox had minor role in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
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The family of Knox asked that the mourners to wear colorful clothes to the ceremonynews.com.au: Tears flow at funeral of Harry Potter actor (June 27, 2008)
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Funeral was held in London, about five miles from the London bar where Knox was killednews.com.au: Tears flow at funeral of Harry Potter actor (June 27, 2008)
