Dave Prowse: Darth Vader actor dies aged 85

[Nutso]

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-55117704

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.

But the weightlifter-turned-actor was most proud of playing the Green Cross Code Man. The role, promoting road safety in the UK, earned him an MBE.

"May the force be with him, always!" said his agent Thomas Bowington.

"Though famous for playing many monsters - for myself, and all who knew Dave and worked with him, he was a hero in our lives."

Mr Bowington called the actor's death, after a short illness, "a truly and deeply heart-wrenching loss for us and millions of fans all over the world".

[IanKennedy]

RIP, the green cross man.

[RK_Striker_JK_5]

He played one of the most iconic villains in fiction. RIP, sir. And thank you.

[Captain Seafort]

He played one of the most iconic villains in fiction. RIP, sir. And thank you.

Not to mention one of the iconic good guys.

[RK_Striker_JK_5]

He played one of the most iconic villains in fiction. RIP, sir. And thank you.

Not to mention one of the iconic good guys.

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[Captain Seafort]

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[RK_Striker_JK_5]

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Try it now - I keep forgetting to edit YT links to the way the forum software likes it.

Now it works. Thanks. and I forget sometimes, too. So no worries there.

[IanKennedy]

I'm afraid the video isn't working, Seafort. Sorry.

Try it now - I keep forgetting to edit YT links to the way the forum software likes it.

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[Captain Seafort]

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That's the bit I keep forgetting - that it's just that last section rather than the whole URL.