Sunday, August 14, 2016

KENNY BAKER: Actor Who Brought R2-D2 to Life Dies


The actor that played R2-D2 in the Star Wars franchise, Kenny Baker, has passed away at age 81 on August 13, 2016. No official statement has been made regarding the cause of death but it is to believed that Baker was ill for some time and even missed the U.S Star Wars: The Force Awakens premiere due to it.

Thank you for being a part of a movie that inspired so many to look to the stars and dream. Farewell, old friend.

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