Kenny Baker, the heart and soul of R2-D2 from Star Wars, passes away

Written by  on August 15, 2016

British actor Kenny Baker, who played the droid R2-D2 in the famous Star Wars films, died at the age of 81 after a long illness on 13 August 2016.

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Watch Kylo Ren Hilariously React To The New ‘Star Wars: Rogue One’ Trailer

Written by  on August 15, 2016

Late last week the latest trailer for Star Wars: Rogue One has been launched and as you can imagine taken the Internet by storm. The good guys from …

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Star Wars games you’ve never seen: Darth Vader in Dark Squadron, Chewbacca’s action-adventure

Written by  on August 15, 2016

Star Wars fans may get a bit weepy over a couple of projects that never saw the … Star Wars: Rogue Squadron developer Factor 5 was involved with a …

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Kenny Baker, R2-D2 of ‘Star Wars,’ 81

Written by  on August 15, 2016

Star Wars characters C-3PO, left, and R2D2 arrive at the American Cinematheque Award gala honoring Samuel L. Jackson in Beverly Hills, Calif., …

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Composer John Williams Is Preparing To Score ‘Star Wars Episode VIII’

Written by  on August 15, 2016

Williams, who has scored every major Star Wars installment from the beginning has become as important a part of the series as the Skywalker family …

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Some Confused Star Wars Fans Are Expecting Way Too Much Death In Rogue One, Get The Details

Written by  on August 15, 2016

Talk surrounding Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is heating up once again, what with the tremendous showing the film’s latest trailer has made with …

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Winners of the STAR WARS Fan Film Contest Are Incredible

Written by  on August 14, 2016

It probably comes as no surprise that we here at Nerdist.com appreciate fandom. Celebrating the things people love is sort of our bread and butter and …

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John Williams Begins Scoring ‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’ in a Few Weeks

Written by  on August 14, 2016

Star Wars: Episode VIII wrapped filming late last month, and post production is trucking along in anticipation of the December 15, 2017 release date.

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‘Star Wars’ Creator George Lucas Honors Kenny Baker

Written by  on August 14, 2016

Following a long illness actor Kenny Baker has passed away at the age of 81 and, while this may not be news to the millions of Star Wars fans morning …

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‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ Director Reveals New, Force-Sacred World Jedha

Written by  on August 14, 2016

The latest trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is fresh in the minds of fans, having just dropped earlier this week, and now Gareth Edwards, the …

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‘Star Wars’ alum pay tribute to R2-D2 actor Kenny Baker

Written by  on August 14, 2016

Star Wars creator George Lucas has led the tributes to R2-D2 actor Kenny Baker. Baker, who was just 3 feet 8 inches tall (1.1 metre) due to a form of …

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George Lucas, Mark Hamill, Other ‘Star Wars’ Alums Remember Kenny Baker After His Death

Written by  on August 14, 2016

The “Star Wars” community is grieving the death of a longtime actor. Creator George Lucas and several stars from the franchise are publically …

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Kenny Baker, the ‘Star Wars’

Written by  on August 14, 2016

Kenny Baker, the man who brought the iconic “Star Wars” character R2-D2 to life, has died. He was 81. The Guardian, which confirmed the death, …

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Star Wars- Character Vote Tournament

Written by  on August 14, 2016

Hi everyone, it’s KobiWanKenobi. I’ve just made a character tournament and was wondering who is everyone’s favourite Star Wars Character. Vote for …

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Mark Hamill, George Lucas and Ewan McGregor lead tributes to Star Wars actor Kenny Baker

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Emotional tributes to British actor Kenny Baker who died on Saturday have been posted by his Star Wars colleagues. Mark Hamill, George Lucas and …

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Lucas and Hamill lead tributes to Kenny Baker, Star Wars R2-D2 actor

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Star Wars‘ George Lucas and Mark Hamill are among the big names paying tribute to actor Kenny Baker, who has died aged 81, describing him as …

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Farewell, R2D2: Tributes pour in after death of Star Wars actor Kenny Baker

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Star Wars fans are paying tribute to the man behind the film franchise’s lovable droid R2D2, Kenny Baker, who died Saturday at the age of 81 at his …

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Kenny Baker, Beloved as Star Wars’ R2-D2, Dies at 81

Written by  on August 14, 2016

FILE – Britain Star Wars The Force Awakens Premiere: Kenny Baker poses for photographers upon arrival at the European premiere of the film ‘Star …

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Star Wars’ R2-D2 Actor Kenny Baker Passes Away At Age 81

Written by  on August 14, 2016

Kenny Baker, who starred in the first six Star Wars films as the droid R2-D2, recently died after battling a long illness. The British actor rose to fame …

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Hollywood 2 minutes ago Kenny Baker, the guy who played R2-D2 in Star Wars, died

Written by  on August 14, 2016

The man behind the droid, Kenny Baker who played the lovable R2-D2 in six Star Wars films has died at the age of 81 after battling a long illness, his …

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Kenny Baker, who played ‘Star Wars’ droid R2-D2, dies at 81

Written by  on August 13, 2016

Kenny Baker, who played the “Star Wars” droid R2-D2 — one of the most beloved characters in the space-opera franchise — died Aug. 13 at his home …

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Star Wars actor Mark Hamill pays tribute to Kenny Baker

Written by  on August 13, 2016

Mark Hamill and Kenny Baker have been comrades in arms in the Star Wars franchise since A New Hope hit the big screen in May 1977, and while …

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Europe|Kenny Baker, the R2-D2 Robot in ‘Star Wars,’ Dies at 81

Written by  on August 13, 2016

His death was confirmed by a spokeswoman for Lucasfilm, the company that created and produces the enormously popular “Star Wars” franchise.

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Remembering Kenny Baker, ‘Star Wars’ R2-D2

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Remembering Kenny Baker, ‘Star Wars‘ R2-D2. The droid we’ve been looking for is gone. Kenny Baker, the actor who played the iconic ‘Star Wars‘ …

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‘Star Wars’ Actor Kenny Baker, Who Played R2-D2, Dies at 81: Reports

Written by  on August 13, 2016

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.

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