British actor Kenny Baker , who gave life to ‘R2-D2′ in Star Wars died Saturday, according to the family to ‘the Guardian’.
“We had hoped, but it is sad anyway. Has lived a long and full life, has brought huge amounts of happiness to people and was loved by everyone, we are proud of him, “said his niece, Abigail Shield, the aforementioned means.
Kenny Baker , who average 1.12 m, played ‘R2-D2′ in Star Wars on the tapes: the Empire Strikes Back , Return of the Jedi , the phantom menace , the attack of the clones and Revenge of the Sith .
the actor was also present at the the Goonies , Time Bandits (Fidgit!) , Flash Gordon , Willow and Amadeus .
it should be noted that Kenny Baker had for some time a lung disease that prevented him from participating in acts promotional abroad Star Wars: the Force Awakens , but it was at its premiere in England.
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