Kenny Baker (1934–2016)

Born: August 24, 1934 in Birmingham, England, UK
Died: August 13, 2016 (age 81) in England, UK

The 3ft 8in actor, who starred in six Star Wars films as well as Time Bandits and Flash Gordon, was 83

The British actor who played R2-D2 in the Star Wars films has died at the age of 83 after a long illness.

Kenny Baker, who was 3ft 8in tall, shot to fame in 1977 when he first played the robot character.

THE PHANTOM MENACE 3D dir. George Lucas Stars: Ewan McGregor Liam Neeson

Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace 1999 dir. Lucas Starring Liam Neeson Ewan McGregor

Star Wars: The Clone Wars 2008 dir. Dave Filoni Voices by Matt Lanter Samuel L. Jackson

Star Wars 1977 dir. Lucas starring Harrison Ford Mark Hamill

Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones 2002 dir. Lucas Starring Natalie Portman Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith 2005 dir. Lucas The Empire Strikes Back 1980 dir. Irvin Kershner Starring Carrie Fisher Billy Dee Williams Return of the Jedi 1983 dir. Richard Marquand Starring Mark Hamill Harrison Ford