08-13-2016, 10:34 AM
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RIP Kenny Baker (R2-D2)
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The man behind Star Wars' R2-D2, actor Kenny Baker, has died aged 83.
Baker, who was 3ft 8in tall, first played the robot character in the first Star Wars film, A New Hope, in 1977.
The actor also starred Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, together with three Star Wars prequels, from 1999 to 2005.
The actor also appeared in other smash hit films, including The Goonies, Time Bandits and Flash Gordon.
Baker's niece told the Guardian: “It was expected, but it’s sad nonetheless. He had a very long and fulfilled life.
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http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...-actor-8624354
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08-13-2016, 10:43 AM
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Damn. That sucks. RIP man!
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08-13-2016, 10:47 AM
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RIP
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08-13-2016, 11:34 AM
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Sad beep. 
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08-13-2016, 03:56 PM
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that sucks
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08-13-2016, 06:11 PM
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Norm!
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Really too bad, he played an iconic character.
RIP R2D2
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08-13-2016, 06:13 PM
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Sad beep. Sad beep indeed.
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08-13-2016, 07:45 PM
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08-14-2016, 10:02 AM
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Norm!
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Its funny because there was a life long dislike between Baker and Anthony Daniels.
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08-15-2016, 12:45 PM
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Likes Cartoons
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I hope his casket looks like R2-D2 and is remote controlled.
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08-15-2016, 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch
Its funny because there was a life long dislike between Baker and Anthony Daniels.
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I wish I didn't read this.
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