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He died at the age of 85. Prowse was cast as Vader for his impressive physique, although the role was voiced by James Earl Jones | Courier TV

Dave Prowse, the former Bristol bodybuilder and actor best known for playing Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy, has passed away at the age of 85. Prowse was cast as Vader for his impressive physique, although the role was voiced by James Earl Jones. The BBC reports. “May the force be with him, always!” Said his agent Thomas Bowington. “Although famous for playing many monsters – for me and everyone who knew Dave and worked with him, he was a hero in our lives,” he added. lrs

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