David Prowse Dead - Beloved Darth Vader 'Star Wars' Actor Dies at 85

Boba Fett in the original Star Wars trilogy, has died aged 75. Bulloch's agent confirmed the news on Thursday (17 December).

health complications after years of living with Parkinson’s disease, his agents at Brown, Simcocks & Andrews said in a statement.

Star Wars actor Jeremy Bulloch has died at the age of 75. The star was the first to play Boba Fett in the sci-fi series - with his first appearance coming in 1980 film The Empire Strikes Back.

Dave McNary Film ReporterJeremy Bulloch, the English film star who starred as bounty hunter Boba Fett in the original “Star Wars” trilogy, has died in a London hospital, according to his representatives. He was 75.His agents at Brown Simcocks and Andrews said Thursday, “We are very sad to announce the death of actor Jeremy Bulloch, earlier today.

actor’s website. Bulloch was 75.Bulloch played Boba Fett in 1980’s “The Empire Strikes Back” and 1983’s “Return of the Jedi.”Bulloch was born in Leicestershire in 1945, and started his acting career in 1958 with commercials before making the leap to film and Television.

Actor David Prowse, who played Darth Vader in the first Star Wars trilogy, died of complications from Covid-19, his daughter has told UK newspapers. Prowse died Saturday at the age of 85, though a cause of death was not specified by his manager at that time.

Luke Skywalker has honored his father.

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.

Tributes have been paid to Star Wars actor David Prowse who played Darth Vader as well as appearing as the Green Cross Code man in a series of road safety films.Mark Hamill, who played Luke Skywalker opposite him in the original films, said he was “so sad”.He said: “He was a kind man & much more than Darth Vader. Actor-Husband-Father-Member of the Order of the British Empire-3 time British Weightlifting Champion & Safety Icon the Green Cross Code Man.

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.

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.