Darth Vader has died
Dave Prowse, the original man behind the iconic character of Darth Vader, has died at the age of 85. According to Prowse's agent (via CNN), Prowse died at home after a short illness.
Prowse was famously born in Bristol England in 1935 and went on to have a successful weightlifting career. Then the 6-foot-6 actor would go on to meet none other than George Lucas, whereas, he would land the role of the villainous Darth Vader.