Darth Vader figure appears on Bristol’s empty Colston plinth

Obi Wan Kenobi Star Wars series.Announced by LucasFilm boss Kathleen Kennedy as part of Disney’s Investor’s Day yesterday (December 11), Kennedy promised “the rematch of the century”.The new show, which will see Deborah Chow directing and Ewan McGregor reprise his role as Obi Wan Kenobi.Announcing the news on Twitter, a post read: “Hayden Christensen returns as Darth Vader, joining Ewan McGregor in OBI-WAN KENOBI.

Darth Vader has been placed in Bristol on the plinth formerly belonging to the statue of 17th-century slave trader Edward Colston.The work has appeared in apparent tribute to the late actor David Prowse, who played the famous Sith lord in the original Star Wars trilogy and who died on Sunday (29 November) at the age of 85.Prowse, who originates from Bristol, provided the physical performance for Darth Vader, while the character’s voice was that of James Earl Jones.A Vader figurine appeared on

Celebrity “Star Wars” fans are taking to social media to mourn the loss of Dave Prowse. Fans may know the British body-builder best for physically bringing infamous “Star Wars” villain Darth Vader to life.

David Prowse has sadly died.

Star Wars film trilogy, has died, aged 85.The British star’s agent, Thomas Bowington, announced the news, stating: “May the force be with him, always.”Prowse, who was a bodybuilder before appearing in the George Lucas franchise, was also known for playing the Green Cross Code Man in a television road safety campaign aimed at children.Introduced in 1975, the superhero character became something of a cultural icon and Prowse’s efforts over a 14-year stint saw him awarded an MBE in 2000.

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,” his management team at Bowington Management announced on Sunday.

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.

Casino Royale, A Clockwork Orange, The Horror of Frankenstein, The Benny Hill Show, Doctor Who, and more. Before Star Wars, he was perhaps best known to British audiences as “The Green Cross Code Man,” a public-service superhero character who taught schoolchildren how to cross the street safety.So sad to hear David Prowse has passed.

Star Wars, has died, aged 85.The British star’s agent, Thomas Bowington, announced the news, stating: "May the force be with, always."Prowse, who was a bodybuilder before appearing in the George Lucas franchise, was also known for playing the Green Cross Code Man in a video promoting road safety.His efforts in 1975 saw him awarded an MBE.

David Prowse, the actor and bodybuilder who filled out Darth Vader’s tall frame in the original "Star Wars" trilogy has died. He was 85.