Kenny Baker Dead at Age 83

[Mayhem]

Kenny Baker, the man who brought "Star Wars" character R2-D2 to life has died.

According to reports, Baker had battled a long illness before passing away Saturday morning. Baker stood at 3ft 8in tall, and first became famous for playing the robot in 1977 in "Star Wars IV: A New Hope".

[Stinkerbell]

So sad!!!

[rangers121]

wow , i never even knew that until i read this post . thats sad r.i.p

[mycatownsme]

He is resting in a Galaxy far far away now.