Celebrity “Star Wars” fans are taking to social media to mourn the loss of Dave Prowse. Fans may know the British body-builder best for physically bringing infamous “Star Wars” villain Darth Vader to life.
Celebrity “Star Wars” fans are taking to social media to mourn the loss of Dave Prowse. Fans may know the British body-builder best for physically bringing infamous “Star Wars” villain Darth Vader to life.
Star Wars film trilogy, has died, aged 85.The British star’s agent, Thomas Bowington, announced the news, stating: “May the force be with him, always.”Prowse, who was a bodybuilder before appearing in the George Lucas franchise, was also known for playing the Green Cross Code Man in a television road safety campaign aimed at children.Introduced in 1975, the superhero character became something of a cultural icon and Prowse’s efforts over a 14-year stint saw him awarded an MBE in 2000.
Dave Prowse, the Bristolian former bodybuilder best known for playing Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy, has died aged 85. Prowse was cast as Vader for his imposing physique, even though the role was voiced by James Earl Jones.
Casino Royale, A Clockwork Orange, The Horror of Frankenstein, The Benny Hill Show, Doctor Who, and more. Before Star Wars, he was perhaps best known to British audiences as “The Green Cross Code Man,” a public-service superhero character who taught schoolchildren how to cross the street safety.So sad to hear David Prowse has passed.
Star Wars, has died, aged 85.The British star’s agent, Thomas Bowington, announced the news, stating: "May the force be with, always."Prowse, who was a bodybuilder before appearing in the George Lucas franchise, was also known for playing the Green Cross Code Man in a video promoting road safety.His efforts in 1975 saw him awarded an MBE.
Star Wars actor David Prowse, who played the physical form of Darth Vader in the original trilogy, has died aged 85 following a short illness.He portrayed the infamous villain and Luke Skywalker's nemesis in the original trilogy, with the character's voice provided by James Earl Jones.The news was confirmed in a statement from his agent, Thomas Bowington, this morning reading: "May the force be with him, always! Though famous for playing many monsters – for myself, and all who knew Dave and
David Prowse, the actor and bodybuilder who filled out Darth Vader’s tall frame in the original "Star Wars" trilogy has died. He was 85.
The actor who played Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy, David Prowse has died.
Star Wars trilogy, has died aged 85.Announcing the news on Twitter this morning (November 29), Prowse’s agent Thomas Bowington wrote: “It’s with great regret and heart-wrenching sadness for us and million of fans around the world, to announce that our client DAVE PROWSE M.B.E. has passed away at the age of 85.”“Though famous for playing many monsters – for myself, and all who knew Dave and worked with him, he was a hero in our lives,” Bowington added.
Star Wars trilogy has sadly died after a short illness, his agent has confirmed.
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