David Prowse dead: Mark Hamill says actor was ‘much more than just Darth Vader’ as tributes pour in for Star Wars legend

After it was revealed that British icon Barbara Windsor had tragically passed away, tributes have been flowing in from her various co-stars.The actress, whose little act of kindness gave Dermot O'Leary a career boost, sadly lost her life to Alzheimers at the age of 83. Barbara's EastEnders on-screen son Ross Kemp took to Instagram and paid a touching tribute to her.

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.

David Prowse, the champion English weightlifter and bodybuilder who supplied his 6-foot-7 frame — but not the voice or the deep breathing — to portray Darth Vader in the originalStar Warstrilogy, died early Saturday morning following a short illness. He was 85.

Star Wars fans woke up to some sad news, as actor and former bodybuilder David Prowse has passed away. The British character actor died at the age of 83, and if you’re at all a lover of the Star Wars Saga, you know who he played.

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.

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.

died at age 85, following a battle with prostate cancer.Mark Hamill, who played Luke Skywalker in the franchise, paid tribute to the actor early Sunday. “So sad to hear David Prowse has passed,” Hamill tweeted.

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.

LONDON -- Dave Prowse, the British weightlifter-turned-actor who played Darth Vader in the original “Star Wars” trilogy, has died.

Naman Ramachandran David Prowse, the British actor best known for playing Darth Vader in the original “Star Wars” trilogy, has died at the age of 85, his agents have confirmed.Prowse died on Saturday after an illness.“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 MBE has passed away at the age of 85,” Prowse’s agents Bowington Management tweeted on Sunday.It's with great regret and heart-wrenching sadness

Star Wars trilogy has sadly died after a short illness, his agent has confirmed.