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David Charles Prowse MBE (1 July 1935 – 28 November 2020) was an English actor, bodybuilder, strongman and weightlifter. He portrayed Darth Vader (voiced by American actor James Earl Jones ) in the original Star Wars trilogy and a manservant in Stanley Kubrick 's 1971 film A Clockwork Orange .
Nov 29, 2020 · Dave Prowse, who died at 85, was a bodybuilder, a fitness trainer and a Star Wars icon. He was remembered for his size, his kindness and his generosity by fans, friends and colleagues.
Nov 29, 2020 · The Bristolian former bodybuilder, who played the iconic Star Wars villain in the original trilogy, has died after a short illness. He was also known for his roles as Frankenstein, the Green Cross Code Man and a personal trainer for Christopher Reeve.
David Prowse was a British actor who played Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy. He also starred in films like A Clockwork Orange and Casino Royale, and was the Green Cross Code Man for road safety education.
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Nov 29, 2020 · Lucasfilm remembers David Prowse, the actor who brought Darth Vader -- one of film’s greatest villains -- to life in the original Star Wars trilogy.
Nov 29, 2020 · British actor David Prowse, who played Darth Vader in the original “Star Wars” trilogy, has died aged 85, his management company announced Sunday. Prowse died after a short illness, according...
Nov 29, 2020 · The British actor, who also played Frankenstein and the Green Cross Code Man, passed away after a short illness. He was known for his physical portrayal of the Star Wars villain, despite having his voice replaced by James Earl Jones.