Star Wars actor Kenny Baker who played R2-D2 dies aged 81
The actor was known for playing the robot in six Star Wars films.
Actor Kenny Baker who played Star Wars robot R2-D2 has died at the age of 81, the BBC reported.
The Birmingham-born actor, who stood at 3ft 8in, took on the role in the first Star Wars film in 1977.
Baker went on to star in five subsequent films, becoming a household name.
The actor's agent Johnny Mans said he had been ill for a few years and has been cared for by his nephew.
Fellow Star Wars actor Daniel Logan, who played Boba Fett, paid tribute to Baker on Twitter.
Baker, a father-of-two, lived in Preston. His wife Eileen died in 1993.