DarthDymond Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 (edited) https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/aug/13/kenny-baker-r2-d2-dies-star-wars :csw_r2d2::csw_r2d2: :csw_r2d2::csw_r2d2: Edit: several of the news articles on his passing originally said "83", he was actually 81 years old. This article was amended as Kenny Baker’s age was originally incorrect. Edited August 14, 2016 by DarthDymond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlienEyeTX Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 (edited) Edited August 13, 2016 by AlienEyeTX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aowin Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 He lived a long and fulfilling life. I appreciate the joy that he gave to the world, especially Star Wars fans. He will forever live on through R2D2 in the Star Wars universe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keta Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 He lived a long and fulfilling life. I appreciate the joy that he gave to the world, especially Star Wars fans. He will forever live on through R2D2 in the Star Wars universe. +1. Need a like button sometimes. A hui hou. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anzel Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belegnole Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 RIP Kenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuaRya Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Loved him in Time Bandits where he was a main actor and had speaking parts. See that movie if you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlrikFassbauer Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 I saw hzim at the last Jedi Con. He still had his wits. May you rest in peace, Mr. Baker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeann_Rykan Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 May he rest in peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunafox Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 That's sad news. Rest in peace Kenny, and my condolences to the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xarec Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Very sad news indeed. Played one of the most iconic characters in movie history. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chessack Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 R2-D2 has always been my favorite Star Wars character. And Kenny Baker had a lot to do with that. This is a sad day for Star Wars fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eonhazuie Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 RIP and condolences to the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZanyaCross Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/r2.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lymphangioma Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 It's unfortunate to hear such disheartening news. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Kenny definitely made a huge impact in the Star Wars Universe, along with its legion of fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnycat Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Thank you, KB... god bless. Cheers, J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Krushya Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 It's unfortunate to hear such disheartening news. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Kenny definitely made a huge impact in the Star Wars Universe, along with its legion of fans. Well said. My heart goes out to the family, friends, and fans of Kenny Baker also. R2D2 is the heart and soul of Star Wars because of the efforts of Kenny Baker. Rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irongut Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Since 1977 R2 has always been my favourite character in Star Wars. Now he is one with the force. RIP Kenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cool-dude Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 May he become one with the force. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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