British actor Kenny Baker, who became known after having played R2-D2 robot in “Star Wars,” died Saturday at age 81 after a long illness, said the family, quoted by the British newspaper The Guardian.
An actor’s niece said that it suffered from lung problems. “I was quite ill in recent years and we expected a fatal outcome,” said Abigail Shield.
“He lived a long and full life and managed to make many people happy. We are very proud of everything we achieved, “he said, adding that one of the nephews found dead Saturday morning.
Baker, who had just over a meter tall, played the iconic R2-D2 six films “Star Wars”, having started in 1977.
And it was precisely the co-Baker in “Star Wars” that have left some of the most heartfelt tributes to actor. Ewan McGregor, who played the young Obi-Wan Kenobi, took to Twitter to mourn the death of the actor. “I’m very sorry to know that. It was great working with Kenny, “said the actor.
Also Mark Hamill, protagonist of the saga as Luke Skywalker, used that social network to bid farewell to the” friend “. “Goodbye Kenny Baker, a loyal friend and a life. He loved his optimism and determination. He was the android that I was looking, “wrote the actor, referring to the history that united the two characters.
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