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Actor David Prowse, who performed Darth Vader within the unique Star Wars films, has died at 85 following a brief sickness, his household and administration confirmed on Saturday night.
Prowse’s loss of life is “a truly and deeply heart-wrenching loss for us and millions of fans all over the world,” the actor’s agent Thomas Bowington instructed the BBC.
Prowse was greatest recognized for his function as Darth Vader within the unique Star Wars movie trilogy that included A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi. Legend has it Prowse was given alternate strains to say in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi so the massive reveal within the films could be saved secret. But due to his distinguished UK accent, his voice was thought-about unsuitable for the a part of the intimidating sci-fi villain, so his dialog was dubbed over by the voice of actor James Earl Jones.
Prowse was additionally well-known for his function as UK street security character Green Cross Code Man, who reminded children to “Stop, look and listen” earlier than crossing a road. This function earned him the coveted award Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.
Prowse’s lengthy profession included memorable characters within the movies A Clockwork Orange, Horror of Frankenstein and Frankenstein and the Monster From Hell, in addition to the TV exhibits The Saint, Space 1999 and Doctor Who.
He revealed his autobiography Straight from the Force’s Mouth in 2011.
“So sad to hear David Prowse has passed,” fellow Star Wars actor Mark Hamill tweeted on Sunday. “He was a kind man and much more than Darth Vader … He loved his fans as much as they loved him.”
Young Boba Fett actor Daniel Logan additionally paid tribute. “Sad to hear of the passing of a Star Wars family member – RIP Dave Prowse,” Logan tweeted. “Darth Vader wouldn’t be the same without you in the costume.”
Star Wars followers took to social media to pay tribute to Prowse and his legacy. Here are a few of their feedback.
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