Viewers were deeply moved to tears by a documentary on the tragic death of Rob Knox.
The Harry Potter actor, known for his role as Marcus Belby in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, was tragically stabbed to death in 2008.
Knox began acting at an early age and quickly showed promise in his craft.
Tragically, his life was cut short on May 24, 2008, when he was stabbed to death outside a bar in Sidcup, Southeast London, while trying to protect his younger brother from an assailant.
The documentary on Rob Knox’s life and tragic death shed light into his personal and professional journey.
It delves into his early acting roles in shows like The Bill, Trust Me, I’m a Teenager, and After You’ve Gone, as well as his significant role in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
The film also explores the circumstances surrounding his untimely death at the age of 18, offering insights from family, friends, and colleagues who remember him as a talented and humorous young man.
Viewers have found the documentary deeply moving, as it sheds light on the senseless violence that ended his promising life.
Praising the documentary, one person wrote, “Watched this last night. What a moving and emotional documentary.”Another user chimed in, “Cried all the way through. So so so sad. RIP Rob.”
“Doesn’t matter how many times I watch it… I am bawling my eyes out every time,” a third commented,” a third person added.
Following Knox’s death his co-star Daniel Radcliffe, said in a heartfelt tribute.
“Dear Rob, We are all proud to have known you and devastated to have lost you. It is terrible just to write this note. Rest in peace, Dan xxx.”
Knox’s killer was Karl Bishop, who was 22 at the time. He was considered a highly dangerous individual.
Bishop was found guilty of stabbing Rob Knox five times and received a life sentence with a minimum of 20 years before being eligible for parole.
K)Nox: The Rob Knox Story is currently available to watch on ITVX.
