Celebrities React to David Prowse's Death

Mark Hamill

The Luke Skywalker portrayer wrote:

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

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Warwick Davis

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George Lucas

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The Star Wars creator said:

David brought a physicality to Darth Vader that was essential for the character. He made Vader leap off the page and on to the big screen, with an imposing stature and movement performance to match the intensity and undercurrent of Vader's presence. David was up for anything and contributed to the success of what would become a memorable, tragic figure. May he rest in peace.

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Billy Dee Williams

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The Peter Mayhew Foundation

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The organization, founded by the Chewbacca portrayer, wrote:

RIP Dave Prowse. I hope you're up there sharing a pint and a story with the boys. #DarthVader #DaveProwse #RIPDaveProwse #StarWars

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Anthony Daniels

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Pedro Pascal

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The star of The Mandalorian wrote:

No words. #RIP #DavidProwse

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Carl Weathers

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Cary Elwes

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The star of The Princess Bride wrote:

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.

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Daniel Logan

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Yvette Nicole Brown

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The Lego Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures star wrote:

This will be a thread of tribute to #DavidProwse, who was the physical form of #DarthVader. We all have celebrated the brilliance of @jamesearljones' vocal performance as Vader—& rightfully so—but we must never forget the physical swag Mr. Prowse brought to the role. #Respect!

She added:

This touched me the most. 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

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William Shatner

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Doug Jones

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The star of The Shape of Water wrote:

David Prowse 1935~2020 I never had the pleasure of meeting him, but as a legendary "brother under rubber" he will be missed. #DavidProwse #RIP

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Edgar Wright

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Joe Manganiello

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The Magic Mike star wrote:

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

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Stephen Merchant

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John Barrowman

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The Arrow star wrote:

#DaveProwse has passed away. #fanfamily We knew him best as #DarthVader. Dave got me into shape/trained me for my role in Matador. He was a genuine, kind, loving man, loved life, family, fitness and his fans. Dave was a huge part of our #confamily his smile will be missed. Jb

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Elijah Wood

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Antonio Banderas

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The Desperado star wrote:

May the Force be with you. RIP David Prowse

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Doug Benson

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