By Mark Gray
10:14am PST, Nov 29, 2020
Dave Prowse, the actor who played Darth Vader in "Star Wars," has passed away at the age of 85. Although many remember James Earl Jones as the voice of the iconic villain, it was Dave who actually played the role. In addition to "Star Wars," Dave also starred in "A Clockwork Orange," "Doctor Who" and "The Beverly Hillbillies." Following his death, many of Hollywood's biggest stars paid tribute to the actor on social media. Click through to see how Dave is being honored…
"So sad to hear David Prowse has passed. He was a kind man & much more than Darth Vader. Actor-Husband-Father-Member of the Order of the British Empire-3 time British Weightlifting Champion & Safety Icon the Green Cross Code Man. He loved his fans as much as they loved him. #RIP" –Mark Hamill
"David Prowse as Darth Vader was BRILLIANT. He was so unbelievably magical in that suit. I've watched Empire so many times with the sound off just to watch how he moved. His physical choices were as iconic as James' voice to me & aside from all of that he was such a nice man. RIP" —Joe Manganiello
"I was fortunate enough to have #DaveProwse train me to get in shape for Princess Bride. He was a gentle soul with a heart as big as he was. So grateful to have had him in my life. My condolences to his family. Rest in Power, Dave." –Cary Elwes
"May the Force be with you. RIP David Prowse #StarWars #DarthVader #DavidProwse" —Antonio Banderas
"I have a soft spot for folks who make educating children in some way a part of their life's work. A generation of kids know him as the #GreenCrossCodeMan. What a beautiful legacy in addition to portraying #DarthVader #RIPDavidProwse" –Yvette Nicole Brown
"May the force be with you, David Prowse." –Elijah Wood
"Saddened to wake up to the news that my Twitter friend David Prowse passed away. David, a literal giant among men, played many roles in his career. His most famous role was being the misunderstood father who tried to give the universe to his very disobedient twins. #DarthVader" –William Shatner
"RIP David Prowse. That stature contributed so much to Darth Vader's legend. #BePeace" –Carl Weathers
"As a kid Dave Prowse couldn't be more famous to me; stalking along corridors as evil incarnate in the part of Darth Vader & stopping a whole generation of kiddies from being mown down in street as the Green Cross Code man. Rest in Peace, Bristol's finest." –Edgar Wright
"Incredibly sad to hear Dave Prowse has passed. It was a great gift to work with him and an honor to call him my friend #RIPDaveProwse #StarWars" –Billy Dee Williams
