David Prowse, the actor who played Darth Vader on camera, has died at the age of 85.

Decades after the original Star Wars films, it’s nearly impossible to separate the terrifying image of Darth Vader from the voice of James Earl Jones – but the two weren’t always tied together.

Dave Prowse, the Bristolian former bodybuilder best known for playing Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy, has died aged 85. Prowse was cast as Vader for his imposing physique, even though ...

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Actor Dave Prowse was the physical actor for the role of Darth Vader in the original Star Wars films, but as most people know, that wasn’t his voice emanating from the intimidating helmet. Instead, it ...