Kenny Baker -- the 3'8"" actor who played the beloved droid R2-D2 in the first six Star Wars films -- has died at the age of 83.
According to the Guardian, Baker passed away after a long illness. The actor had been confined to a wheelchair in recent years due to lung problems.
Baker's niece, Abigail Shield, informed the paper: "It was expected, but it’s sad nonetheless. He had a very long and fulfilled life. He brought lots of happiness to people and we’ll be celebrating the fact that he was well loved throughout the world. We’re all very proud of what he achieved in his lifetime.”
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According to the Guardian, Baker passed away after a long illness. The actor had been confined to a wheelchair in recent years due to lung problems.
Baker's niece, Abigail Shield, informed the paper: "It was expected, but it’s sad nonetheless. He had a very long and fulfilled life. He brought lots of happiness to people and we’ll be celebrating the fact that he was well loved throughout the world. We’re all very proud of what he achieved in his lifetime.”
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