Star wars Another legend is lost.
David prove, Who physically played Darth Vader in the original trilogy, has died. He was 85. Their agents, Thomas boington, Told BBC News that Prouse died after a brief illness. In 2018, CNN reported that Provet was being treated for prostate cancer. The actor survives his wife, Norma, And their three children.
Boington called his death "a true and deep heart loss for us and millions of fans all over the world". He also said in his statement to BBC News, "May the force be with him, always! Although many are famous for playing monsters - for themselves, and all who know Dave and work with him, they Was a hero in our lives. "
A former bodybuilder standing 6'7 ", Pruve is cast as Darth Vader for his imposing body and plays the masked villain in person. However. James earl jones The English accent of Pruves was considered unsuitable for this part, as he provided his loud voice. In the last film of the original trilogy, Return of the Jedi, late Sebastian Shaw Physically portrayed Vader when his face was revealed by the main character Luke Skywalker, played by Mark hamill.
