David Prowse
David Prowse, MBE (1 July 1935 – 28 November 2020) was an English bodybuilder, weightlifter, and movie, television, stage, and voice actor who was known for playing the role of Darth Vader in four Star Wars movies.
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| Born | 1 July 1935 Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, UK |
| Died | 28 November 2020 (aged 85) London, England, UK |
| Alma mater | Bristol Grammar School |
| Years active | 1956–2010 |
| Height | 198 cm (6 ft 6 in) |
| Spouse(s) | Norma Prowse (m. 1963) |
| Website | http://www.darthvader-starwars.com/ |
Prowse was born in Bristol, England.[1] He studied at Bristol Grammar School. He was married to Norma Prowse from 1963 until his death.
In November 2014, Prowse revealed that he had dementia.[2] In 2018, he was diagnosed with for a second time prostate cancer after going into remission in 2009.[3]
Prowse died on 28 November 2020 in London, aged 85.[4][5][6] Two weeks before his death, he was diagnosed with COVID-19.[7]
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Prowse and Jayce Lewis, photographed in 2015
David Prowse and Jayce Lewis with Darth Vader helmet
Prowse at Mountain-Con in 2007
References
- ↑ Darth Vader returns to Bristol home where he grew up. 16 November 2009. http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/Darth-Vader-returns-Bristol-home-grew/story-11306237-detail/story.html. Retrieved 18 September 2011.
- ↑ McPhee, Rod. Star Wars' Darth Vader: I'd have loved a part in the new film but I'd forget my lines. https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/star-wars-darth-vader-id-4715821. Retrieved 29 November 2014.
- ↑ "David Prowse, Original Darth Vader Star, Dies At Age 85". CNN. 29 November 2020.
- ↑ "Dave Prowse: Darth Vader actor dies aged 85". BBC News. 29 November 2020. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-55117704. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
- ↑ Barnes, Mike (28 November 2020). "David Prowse, Man Behind the Darth Vader Mask, Dies at 85". The Hollywood Reporter. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/david-prowse-dead-star-wars-man-behind-darth-vader-mask-was-85-1161826. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
- ↑ "Darth Vader actor Dave Prowse dies aged 85". The Guardian. 29 November 2020. https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/nov/29/darth-vader--dave-prowse-dies-aged-85. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
- ↑ ‘Star Wars’ icon David Prowse died after two-week coronavirus battle
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