R.I.P Kenny Baker · 7:02pm Aug 13th, 2016
Another talented actor has been taken from us this year, now Kenny Baker, the actor who played R2-D2 in the first six Star Wars movies, has died at the age of 81. Originally turning down the role, Baker accepted after Alec Guinness signed on to play Obi-Wan Kenobi.
However, Baker did not play R2 in "The Force Awakens", and cited that his favorite role was Fidgit in the 1981 film "Time Bandits". May the force be with him.
I'll miss the R2-D2 original voice.
Damn, how did I miss this? R.I.P Kenny.
Funnily enough, his favourite role is also my favourite movie. RIP.