Kenny Baker, who played the 'Star Wars' droid R2-D2 — one of the most beloved characters in the space-opera franchise — has died at the age of 81. The British actor, who was 3-foot-8, first played the ...

Kenny Baker, the 3-foot 8-inch (1.1 meter) actor who played R2-D2 in the "Star Wars" films, has died. He was 81. Baker's nephew and carer, Drew Myserscough, said he found Baker dead Saturday at his ...

British actor Kenny Baker, who starred as one of science fiction’s most iconic robots, R2-D2, has died after battling a long illness. He was 81 years old. The 3-foot-8-inch actor was found dead ...