Dave Prowse, the original man behind the iconic character of Darth Vader, has died at the age of 85. According to Prowse’s agent (via CNN), Prowse died at home after a short illness.
Prowse was famously born in Bristol England in 1935 and went on to have a successful weightlifting career. Then the 6-foot-6 actor would go on to meet none other than George Lucas, whereas, he would land the role of the villainous Darth Vader.