Darth Vader star David Prowse dead: Star Wars’ Mark Hamill, Daniel Logan and Carl Weathers lead tributes
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metro.co.ukStar Wars actor David Prowse, following news of his death. The movie star, who was best known for playing Darth Vader in the much-loved film franchise, died aged 85 after battling a short illness.
His management confirmed his death in a statement that read: ‘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.’Prowse’s agent called him a ‘hero’, adding: ‘May the force be with him, always.’After news of his death surfaced, celebrities have been remembering Prowse on social media, with Star Wars actor Mark Hamill – famed for playing Luke Skywalker – remembering Prowse as ‘so much more than Darth Vader’.
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