'Star Wars' actor Kenny Baker passes away at 81
Actor Kenny Baker, who played the character 'R2-D2' in the first six films of the 'Star Wars' franchise passed away on Saturday aged 81 due to prolonged illness. The actor, who was 3 ft 8 in (112 cm) tall, starred in other films including 'Flash Gordon', 'Labyrinth' and 'The Elephant Man'. Baker died just 11 days before his 82nd birthday.