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Dave Prowse dead: Darth Vader actor dies at 85 after short illness

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Star Wars actor Dave Prowse has died aged 85 following a short illness, his agent has confirmed.Dave was best known for playing Darth Vader in the original trilogy Star Wars films, although the character's voice was provided by James Earl Jones.He earned the iconic role due to his history as a weightlifter and his imposing physique.Bristolian Dave was reportedly nicknamed "Darth Farmer" by his late co-star Carrie Fisher, because he had such a strong West Country accent.

His agent Thomas Bowington confirmed the news in a statement on Sunday morning, writing: "May the force be with him, always!""Though famous for playing many monsters - for myself, and all who knew Dave and worked with him, he was a hero in our lives."He described the much.

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