British Actor David Prowse Passes Away at 85

British character actor David Prowse, best known for playing ‘Darth Vader’ in the original Star Wars trilogy, has passed away following short illness. He was 85.
Prowse, who was a weightlifter-turned-actor, was selected to portray Darth Vader for his imposing physique of 6-foot-7 inch. However the role was voiced by James Earl Jones.
Prowse wore the black suit and helmet to play Darth Vader.