RIP David Prowse (Darth Vader)

British actor David Prowse, who played Darth Vader in the original "Star Wars" trilogy, has died aged 85, his management company announced Sunday. Prowse died after a short illness, according to his agent Thomas Bowington.

I also remember him as the Strongman in Vampire Circus.

Sad news. R.I.P.

RIP

RIP

Well, that's a bummer. R.I.P. sir.

I'm sure I'm not the biggest Darth Vader fan there is, but I can't imagine many that are more of a fan than me. Ever since I saw SW on opening day in 1977 with my dad, I have loved Vader. I cried when I thought he died at the end. Hey I was six, I figured he died flying off into space. I probably cried again when my dad explained he was still alive. I was Vader for Halloween that year. I was a member of the George Lucas can club and begged my mom for the two piece Vader mask that cost her a,small fortune back then, and it's the only thing from my youth that I still have of the SW universe. My first online gamer name was Vader. My current online gaming tag is still Vader. I have Vader watches, shirts, shoes, and even a Christmas tree ornament. I could go one but I'm sure y'all get the point.

RIP Lord Vader, you will be missed.