Kenny Baker, who played the “Star Wars” droid R2-D2 — one of the most beloved characters in the space-opera franchise — died Aug. 13 in Preston, England. He was 81. Mr. Baker’s nephew ...

Kenny Baker, who played the beloved droid R2-D2 in the "Star Wars" films, died Saturday after battling a long illness, according to reports. He was 81. Baker's nephew, Drew Myserscough, said he ...

Kenny Baker, who portrayed the R2-D2 in the first Star Wars movie, signs autographs in 2007, at a Star Wars event marking the anniversary of the release of the first film in the Star Wars saga.

When Kenny Baker, the actor who played R2-D2, passed away at the age of 81 on Saturday night, Peter Mayhew (aka Chewbacca) wrote a beautiful tribute to his friend. In.

The actor best known for his role as R2-D2 in the Star Wars films has died at the age of 83.Kenny Baker, who played the lovable robot in the first ...

Baker premiered as smart and smart-alecky R2-D2 in the orginial Star Wars movie, in 1977. He continued the role in the three original Star Wars films and the three prequels. His companion droid, C ...

Kenny Baker, the actor who played R2-D2 in Star Wars, has died after a long illness at the age of 81. We look back at the 3' 8" actor and the role that made him famous.

Actor Kenny Baker, 81, best known for his role as the droid R2-D2 in Star Wars movies, has died. His niece, Abigail Shield, said he was found dead by a nephew on Saturday at his home in northwest ...

LONDON (AP) - Kenny Kenny Baker, the 3-foot 8-inch actor who played R2-D2 in the "Star Wars" films, has died. He was 81. Baker's nephew and carer, Drew Myerscough, said he found Baker dead ...

LONDON — Kenny Baker, the 3-foot 8-inch (1.1 meter) actor who played R2-D2 in the “Star Wars” films, has died. He was 81. Baker’s nephew and carer, Drew Myserscough, said he found Baker ...

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