Death of David Prowse

David Charles Prowse (1 July 1935 – 28 November 2020) was an English bodybuilder, weightlifter, and character actor in British film and television. Worldwide, he was best known for physically portraying Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy (with the character's voice being performed by James Earl Jones); in 2015, he starred in a documentary concerning that role, entitled I Am Your Father. Before his role as Vader, Prowse had established himself as a prominent figure in British culture as the first Green Cross Code man, a character used in road safety public information aimed at children.

In October 2016, Prowse announced his retirement from all public appearances and events, later attributing the decision to ill health and the wishes of his family. Prowse died at a hospital in London, England, on 28 November 2020, aged 85, after a short illness.

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