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  1. Kenny Baker was an English actor, comedian and musician who played R2-D2 in the Star Wars franchise. He also appeared in other films such as The Elephant Man, Time Bandits and Labyrinth.

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    Kenny Baker was born on 24 August 1934 in Birmingham, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Time Bandits (1981), Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) and The Elephant Man (1980). He was married to Eileen Baker. He died on 13 August 2016 in Preston, Lancashire, England, UK.

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  3. Aug 13, 2016 · British actor Kenny Baker, who starred as R2-D2 in six Star Wars films, has died aged 81 after a long illness, his niece has confirmed. Baker made his name as the robot in the first Star Wars...

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  4. Aug 13, 2016 · The Star Wars saga lost a legend with the passing of Kenny Baker, who played the iconic droid Artoo in four films. Learn about his career, his legacy, and his footprints at Grauman's Chinese Theatre.

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  6. Aug 13, 2016 · British actor Kenny Baker, who played the iconic robot R2-D2 in six Star Wars films, passed away after a long illness. He was 3ft 8in tall and loved meeting his fans and working on the franchise.

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  7. Aug 14, 2016 · The British actor, who played the mischievous droid in the first six Star Wars films, passed away on 14 August 2016. He was praised by George Lucas, Mark Hamill and other stars for his talent and personality.

  8. Aug 13, 2016 · LONDON (AP) — Kenny Baker played the lovable droid R2-D2 in the “Star Warsfilms, achieving cult status and fans’ adulation without showing his face or speaking any lines. The 3-foot 8-inch (1.1 meter) performer — a word he preferred to actor — inside the waste-bin-shaped costume has died at 81.

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