Dave Prowse dead: Darth Vader actor passes away aged 85 after short illness
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mirror.co.ukDarth Vader actor Dave Prowse has died following a short illness, his agent has confirmed. The Star Wars actor was aged 85 when he passed away.
Dave portrayed Luke Skywalker's ominous nemesis in the original trilogy Star Wars films, although the character's voice was famously provided by US actor James Earl Jones.
The Bristolian was reportedly nicknamed 'Darth Farmer' by his late Star Wars co-star Carrie Fisher, because of his strong West Country accent.
He landed the role due to his imposing physique and his history as a weightlifter. His agent Thomas Bowington confirmed the sad news in a statement this morning. "May the force be with him, always!" he wrote. "Though famous for playing many monsters - for myself, and all who knew Dave and
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