RIP Kenny Baker/R2D2

[Blue Meanie]

Just saw this on Facebook:

https://www.theguardian.com/film/201...dies-star-wars


Had the honor and pleasure to meet Kenny back in early 2000's. Such a nice and genuine person. Probably the nicest of the group from the "Behind The Mask Tour" that was going on at the time...the other being Jeremy Bulloch/Boba Fett. RIP Kenny...

[Apjac Corny]

Sad. I really loved him in Time Bandits along with Jack Purvis, my two favorite characters in the film.

[Earth 2 Chris]

Just came across some photos of him and his wife when we met them at Motor City Con back in the late 90s. Very nice guy. I nearly ran over him coming out of a restroom, and he was even extremely friendly then. RIP.

Chris

[Boy_Wonder_1978]

The wife just told me about this. Had the pleasure of meeting Kenny numerous times over the years. Loads of stories to tell and always happy to tell them. Very sad news.

[alex]

R2D2 is dead r.I.p

[Hector]

RIP, Mr Baker...thanks for the awesome childhood memories....your R2D2 stole the show...

[MRP]

He will be missed but the memories he helped create will last lifetimes.

-M

[enyawd72]

He may have been a little man, but he leaves behind a gigantic void...and an equally gigantic legacy.

RIP Kenny Baker

[rche]

rip Mr. Baker. Thanks for bringing such joy and imagination to my childhood.

[cjefferys]

Sad news, RIP Mr. Baker. I remember when I was a kid and the first film just came out, I thought both Artoo and even Threepio were real robots (not for long though).

[emeraldknight47]

Sad news to SW fans and the entertainment world in general. RIP, Mr. Baker. Prayers and condolences to his family, friends and fans worldwide.

[Nostalgiabuff]

so sad. he was an icon throughout my childhood. RIP Kenny!

[Bruce Banner]

Met him on several occasions over the years. R.I.P.

[Grimjohn]

Very sad to learn he crossed over today. Rest in peace Kenny.

[HardyGirl]

RIP Artoo. You will be missed.