World News Dave Prowse: Darth Vader actor dies aged 85

[joe516]

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
Dave Prowse: Darth Vader actor dies aged 85

 

[avid]

R.I.P Dave Prowse. May the force be with you.

 

[spud1966]

R.I.P Dave Prowse

 

[Spectre]

Got a signed photo somewhere, I'm sure I met him in Metro Centre when I was quite young (or was it Eldon Square?), and then again in a shop in Newcastle .

Totally wrong, I was in Sheperds of Gateshead (had to check with my Mam.), I was three. Going back to the early 80's there.

 

[miggy]

R. I. P Dave Prowse sadly missed, but your films will live on forever, a true legend.

 

[Napster]

R.I.P Dave Prowse

 

[Oggiman]

RIP David Prowse.

Note; He was also the original Green Cross code man

 

[dar1437]

Darth Vader figure appears overnight on Bristol’s former Edward Colston plinth