David Prowse Made Darth Vader Leap Off The Page And On To Big Screen: George Lucas

Filmmaker George Lucas paid tributes to David Prowse, the man behind the Darth Vader mask in the original "Star Wars" trilogy, saying the late actor brought a physicality to the role that was essential for the character. Prowse, an English actor and former bodybuilder, died on early Saturday morning at the age of 85 following a brief illness.

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