Star Wars Creators & Fans Honor R2-D2 Actor Kenny Baker.

Kenny Baker

Though Kenny Baker is sadly no longer with us, the Star Wars cast and crew that he worked with have joined the fans in mourning the loss of the man who brought R2-D2 to life.

 

Kathleen Kennedy, CEO of Lucasfilm, said the following about Baker: “We’re all saddened to learn of Kenny’s passing. There is no Star Wars without R2-D2, and Kenny defined who R2-D2 was and is. He will be greatly missed.” While George Lucas is no longer involved in the franchise he helped create, he also took a moment to say a few words in tribute to the brave little droid. “Kenny Baker was a real gentleman as well as an incredible trooper who always worked hard under difficult circumstances. A talented vaudevillian who could always make everybody laugh, Kenny was truly the heart and soul of R2-D2 and will be missed by all his fans and everyone who knew him.”

 

On Twitter, many other creators tied to the Star Wars franchise have sent out their condolences to the actor and his loved ones:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outside of Star Wars, other celebrities within geek culture took to the platform to offer grief:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wherever you may now be out in the cosmos, our world is a little bit brighter for the life you brought to one of the most iconic characters of the 20th century. May the Force be with you, old friend.

 

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Grant has been a fan of Star Wars for as long as he can remember, having seen every movie on the big screen. When he’s not hard at work with his college studies, he keeps himself busy by reporting on all kinds of Star Wars news for SWNN and general movie news on the sister site, Movie News Net. He served as a frequent commentator on SWNN’s The Resistance Broadcast.

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Grant has been a fan of Star Wars for as long as he can remember, having seen every movie on the big screen. When he’s not hard at work with his college studies, he keeps himself busy by reporting on all kinds of Star Wars news for SWNN and general movie news on the sister site, Movie News Net. He served as a frequent commentator on SWNN’s The Resistance Broadcast.

14 thoughts on “Star Wars Creators & Fans Honor R2-D2 Actor Kenny Baker.

  • August 14, 2016 at 6:44 am
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    Great to see the creators and the fandom show great support. ^_^

  • August 14, 2016 at 9:53 am
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    When Kenny lived in Bushey I went to school with his son Kevin. Later on I worked opposite Kennys local pub and often had a few chats with him at lunchtimes. He was a lovely, warm funny gentleman and my thoughts are with his family.

  • August 14, 2016 at 10:59 am
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    ” Size matters not. Look at me. Judge me by my size, do you? And well you should not. For my ally is the Force and a powerfull ally it is. Life creates it, makes it grow.
    Its energy surrounds us and binds us. Luminous being are we not this crude matter. You must feel the Force around you; here, between you, me, the tree, the rock everywhere…” – Yoda

    Mr Baker, you might have been small in stature but you had a heart as big as the world. May you R.I.P

  • August 14, 2016 at 11:22 am
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    Rest in Peace, Mr. Baker.

    Of course no words from Anthony Daniels. As much as I like c3po, this guy is a stupid, egocentric cat. Just look at how he “chases” fake signatures of himself in his website, publishing the names of vendors without even knowing the exact origin of the signature. I’m not surprised Kenny said “if golden balls is there, I’m not coming”.

    • August 14, 2016 at 2:27 pm
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      He probably should post something, and hopefully he will. To be fair though, he probably shames these fake signatures in order stop fans being ripped off.

    • August 14, 2016 at 2:28 pm
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      In all fairness, there is a whole string of classical Star Wars actors that apparently haven’t tweeted anything. Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher are the first to spring to mind. They are not “obliged” to comment on Kenny Baker’s passing, and it is not to be inferred that they don’t care at all.

    • August 15, 2016 at 2:22 am
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      Just checking Twitter, he’s posted; ‘Sad to hear of Kenny’s passing.1 of the truly original cast, so famed for his iconic role as R2. He’ll always be remembered by so many fans’.

      • August 15, 2016 at 9:59 am
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        At least he acknowledged the love he brought to the fans of Star Wars.

  • August 14, 2016 at 2:37 pm
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    Waiting to see what Anthony Daniels says.

    • August 14, 2016 at 4:26 pm
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      ” ‘Bout time, wanker.”

      Just wait, it’s gonna happen.

      • August 15, 2016 at 11:10 am
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        I didn’t.

  • August 14, 2016 at 4:08 pm
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    Sad News. This universe sucks.

    • August 14, 2016 at 4:08 pm
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      It’s not that much actually.

  • August 14, 2016 at 10:03 pm
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    Sad to hear this news, i read how he only took the part in starwars of R2-D2 as Alec Guiness was in starwars so it must be good…. i doubt he would have ever imagined the role he played would make such an impact in so many peoples childhoods creating such a loveable character and giving life to that “overweight glob of grease”. R.I.P Kenny, thankyou and safe journey.

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