xordevoreaux Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 British actor David Prowse, who played Darth Vader in the original "Star Wars" trilogy, has died aged 85, his management company announced Sunday. Prowse died after a short illness, according to his agent Thomas Bowington. CNN reported in 2018 that Prowse was being treated for prostate cancer. https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/29/entertainment/david-prowse-darth-vadar-star-wars-dies-gbr-scli-intl/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkTergon Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/29/entertainment/david-prowse-darth-vadar-star-wars-dies-gbr-scli-intl/index.html R.I.P. "The is no death, there is only the force" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Przemo_No Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 insert "Imperial March" theme here. R.I.P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSteam Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 this is for you. rest in peace, my lord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xina_LA Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 (edited) BBC article: https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-55117704 He will be long remembered! Best part of the article: Prowse was a definitive presence in all three of the early films, thanks to his hulking 6ft 6in (1.98 m) frame, honed by the weightlifting skills which saw him represent England at the Commonwealth Games in the early 1960s. During this period, he became close friends with rival bodybuilding competitors Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno (later better known as TV's Incredible Hulk) - long before their on-screen fame. Prowse claimed he was unaware the voice of Darth Vader would be dubbed by another actor Even before he began acting, Prowse found success in Hollywood circles, preparing the late Christopher Reeve for the physical demands of his role as Superman, as the actor's personal trainer. Prowse made his film debut in 1967 James Bond spoof Casino Royale playing Frankenstein's Creature, a part he was asked to play again in two films from the iconic Hammer film series, 1970's Horror Of Frankenstein and 1974's Frankenstein and the Monster From Hell. He also regularly featured on cult series such as The Saint, Space 1999 and Doctor Who, in which he was cast as a minotaur in the 1972 episode The Time Monster, opposite Jon Pertwee. Spotted by director George Lucas in the 1971 film Clockwork Orange, in which he played a bodyguard, Prowse was invited to audition for the roles of Darth Vader and Chewbacca in 1977's Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope. Edited November 29, 2020 by Xina_LA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlameYOL Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 May he rest in peace, we shall keep his memory alive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcirevamnalyd Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 You have been like a family member to me, you will be remembered and missed. Thank for you work in for this great franchise and universe. R.I.P my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalonimus Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Lord Vader, may the force serve you well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banthabreeder Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Just announced today that he died from Covid related symptoms. Such a shame. 2020 will go down in history as one of the worst years ever. RIP Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkTergon Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 Just saw this today https://news.sky.com/story/darth-vader-figure-appears-on-empty-edward-colston-plinth-in-bristol-12149347?fbclid=IwAR2Lcpl71tzfqcKvfYUK3fm8m5F7juYx-4jLoW5cbx5eeeriE4RFUACNaPc I hope they leave it there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlrikFassbauer Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 He was a nice man. I had met him on a few fan events. Once, I asked ghim, was his very first impression of the Vader costume was. And he answered that he thought that it war looking rather "insect-like" ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkTergon Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 He was a nice man. I had met him on a few fan events. Once, I asked ghim, was his very first impression of the Vader costume was. And he answered that he thought that it war looking rather "insect-like" ... Unfortunately I never got to meet him, but my oldest son did, and was nice enough to get me a signed picture, which is cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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