Obituary of David Prowse

David Prowse

David Prowse (born July 1st, 1935 in Bristol, England) was a Film Actor who was best known for being the body (not the voice) of Darth Vader in the original "Star Wars" trilogy. David died on November 28th, 2020 and his death was because of an unspecified sickness. He was 85 years old.

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David Prowse Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Prowse, David
Common Name: David Prowse
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Bristol, England
Birth Date: July 01, 1935
Age: 85 (at death)
Also Known As: Darth Farmer
Occupation: Film Actor

Nationality: British
Favorite Food: Wendy's Chicken Sandwich
Favorite Color: Rust
Favorite Scent: Elizabeth Arden White Tea
Favorite Actor: Cary Grant

David's Family Tree

Birth Name: David Charles Prowse
Father: Charles Prowse
Mother: Gladys Prowse (née Burt)
Spouse/Partner:

Norma E. Scammell (married 1963-2020, his death)

Death Notice:

Date: November 28 2020 at age 85
Place: London, England
Cause of Death: Natural causes (Unspecified illness)

Category Tags:

Film Actor British Born on July 1st Born in 1935 Died in 2020 Died at age 85 Died from Natural causes

Quotable Quotes:

"We shape our dwellings, and afterwards our dwellings shape us."

"[on having to choose between playing Darth Vader and Chewbacca in "Star Wars"]: I took the part of the villain because everyone remembers the villain." (IMDB)

"David Prowse lived a life filled with dedication and passion, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire and impact generations to come. (V)"

"David Prowse was a successful English bodybuilder and actor, most well-known for his role as Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy, who passed away surrounded by his loved ones after a long and celebrated career in the entertainment industry. (V)"

Is Mr. David Prowse still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.