Kenny Baker, ‘Star Wars’ actor who brought R2-D2 to life, dies at 81

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Kenny Baker, who gave life to the “Star Wars” droid R2-D2 — one of the most beloved characters in the space-opera franchise and among the most …

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‘Star Wars’ Actor Kenny Baker, Who Played R2-D2, Has Died

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Rarely has an actor not seen or heard made such a big impact. Kenny Baker, the actor who played R2-D2 in six of the Star Wars films, died Saturday, …

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​Kenny Baker, actor inside “Star Wars” droid R2-D2, is dead

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Kenny Baker, the 3’8″ British actor who manned the insides of R2-D2 in the “Star Wars” movies, died on Saturday, after a long illness. He was 83.

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‘Star Wars’ Kenny Baker Dies: R2-D2 Actor Was 83

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Kenny Baker, the 3-foot, 8-inch actor who played beloved robot R2-D2 in six Star Wars films beginning with the 1977 original, has died following a …

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Celebrities mourn Kenny Baker as Star Wars R2-D2 actor dies aged 83

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The actor, who was best known for playing R2-D2 in Star Wars, has has been remembered as a “gentleman” with a “big heart”. Actor and comedian …

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‘Star Wars’ R2-D2 Actor Dead At 83

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0813-kenny-baker-rexusa-01 Kenny Baker, the man who brought “Star Wars” character R2-D2 to life has died. According to a report by The Guardian, …

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Kenny Baker, R2-D2 in Star Wars films, dies at 83

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The little Star Wars actor who helped bring heart and soul to the droid R2-D2 has died. Kenny Baker died at age 83 after a long illness, according to …

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Kenny Baker, Star Wars R2-D2 actor, dies aged 81

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British actor Kenny Baker, who starred as R2-D2 in six Star Wars films, has died aged 81 after a long illness, his niece has confirmed. Baker became a …

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RIP Star Wars’ Kenny Baker

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Kenny Baker at the European premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. (Photo: Anthony Harvey/Getty Images) Kenny Baker at the European …

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Kenny Baker, who played R2-D2 in ‘Star Wars,’ dead at 81

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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 …

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‘Star Wars’ Actor Kenny Baker, Who Played R2-D2, Dies at 83: Report

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Kenny Baker, who played the beloved droid R2-D2 in the “Star Wars” films, passed away Saturday after battling a long illness, according to The …

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Kenny Baker, Man Inside R2-D2 in ‘Star Wars’ Films, Dead at 81

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Baker was credited in all six original “Star Wars” films, which began in 1977 and became one of the highest-grossing movie franchises ever. He was …

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Kenny Baker, ‘Star Wars’ Actor Behind R2-D2, Dead at 81

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Kenny Baker, ‘Star Wars‘ Actor Behind R2-D2, Dead at 81 … Kenny Baker, the actor who portrayed the robot R2-D2 in six Star Wars films, died …

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Kenny Baker, the actor inside Star Wars’ beloved R2-D2, passes away

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Kenny Baker, the man who brought the much-loved R2-D2 droid to life in the Star Wars films, passed away at the age of 83 following a long period of …

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Kenny Baker Dead: Star Wars’ R2-D2 Dies at 81

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Kenny Baker, the actor who portrayed the iconic R2-D2 in the Star Wars films, … The 3-foot-8 British star, who rose to fame in 1977, was battling a long …

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Kenny Baker, ‘Star Wars’ actor, dies at 83; portrayed R2-D2 in movie franchise

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FILE- In this Saturday, May 26, 2007 file photo, actor Kenny Baker, who portrayed the R2-D2 in the first Star Wars movie, signs autographs at Star …

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“I’ve lost my best friend”: Family’s heartbreak as Star Wars’ R2D2 actor Kenny Baker dies

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Star Wars actor Kenny Baker died today aged 81 after a long battle with a severe lung condition. The 3ft 8in star, famed for the role of R2D2 in the …

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Star Wars’ R2D2 actor Kenny Baker dies, aged 83

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And Baker, because he was one of the handful of actors who featured in the original 1977 Star Wars film, and who remained associated with the film …

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Kenny Baker, The Actor Who Played R2-D2 In ‘Star Wars’ Films, Dies At 81

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Kenny Baker, who brought R2-D2 to life in six “Star Wars” films over almost four decades has died after battling a long illness, his agent has confirmed.

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‘Star Wars’ fans mourn death of R2-D2 actor Kenny Baker

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Star Wars” fans felt a great tremor in the Force (i.e. on social media) Saturday, as they mourned the loss of 83-year-old Kenny Baker, the British actor …

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Actor Kenny Baker, Star Wars’ R2-D2, dies at 81

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British actor Kenny Baker, best known for his role as the endearing droid R2-D2 from the Star Wars series, has died after a lengthy illness. He was 81 …

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Kenny Baker, British actor who played R2D2 in Star Wars films, dies aged 81

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The man who began his life working as a circus clown – he was 3ft 8in tall – became a household name in 1977 when he starred as R2-D2 in the first …

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Kenny Baker, actor who played R2-D2 in ‘Star Wars’, dead at 83

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The British actor, who stood at 3-foot-8, was well-known for his role inside the robot suit as R2-D2 in six of the “Star Wars” films. Baker first became …

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DC theater feeling the force, hosting Star Wars marathon

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Saturday’s marathon screening of three “Star Wars” movies is being held at the Warner Theatre downtown. The marathon showing includes “A New …

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All The ‘Star Wars’ Easter Eggs And References From The Latest ‘Rogue One’ Trailer

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Fans helped to boost the ratings for the Rio Olympics on Thursday night thanks to the premiere of a brand new trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story …

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