‘Star Wars’ cast, Hollywood creators and fans mourn the loss of Kenny Baker, the original R2-D2
After news that Kenny Baker — the man who brought the beloved droid R2-D2 to life — passed away Saturday at age 81, there was a great disturbance online. Hollywood directors, actors and “Star Wars†fans took to Twitter to share their grief and appreciation for Baker.
The chorus of “sad beeps†was also joined by many members (both new and old) of the “Star Wars†family, including Mark Hamill who spent many a space flight with the little Astromech droid.
Ewan McGregor who played young Obi-Wan Kenobi in the prequels, shared what it was like to work with Baker.
New to the “Star Wars†world, “Rogue One†screenwriter Chris Weitz commented.
Daniel Logan, who played baby Boba Fett in “Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones,†shared an image of Baker and himself.
And it didn’t stop there, actor Simon Pegg and director Edgar Wright all chimed in their beeps of sadness.
Today we all lost R2.
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