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".
Re: Dave Prowse: Darth Vader actor dies aged 85
Posted: Sun Nov 29, 2020 11:36 am
by IanKennedy
RIP, the green cross man.
Re: Dave Prowse: Darth Vader actor dies aged 85
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2020 12:34 am
by RK_Striker_JK_5
He played one of the most iconic villains in fiction. RIP, sir. And thank you.
Re: Dave Prowse: Darth Vader actor dies aged 85
Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2020 8:13 pm
by Captain Seafort
RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 01, 2020 12:34 am
He played one of the most iconic villains in fiction. RIP, sir. And thank you.
and I forget sometimes, too. So no worries there. 