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

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David Prowse has sadly died. The actor who played the legendary villainous role of Darth Vader in Star Wars passed away at the age of 85, his agent confirmed Sunday (November 29). “It’s with great regret and heart-wrenching sadness for us and millions of fans around the world, to announce that our client Dave Prowse MBE has passed away at the age of 85,” his agent said in a statement.

The actor was born in 1935 in Bristol, England, and was previously a bodybuilder and Mr. Universe competitor, known by the stage name “Jack the Ripper.” He was also Christopher Reeve‘s Superman trainer.

Most famously, he played Darth Vader in the Star Wars franchise after being recruited by George Lucas due to his fame in the bodybuilding world, as well as

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