Tribute to Star Wars R2D2 actor Kenny Baker who has died aged 81

The actor who played R2D2 in the Star Wars films has died at the age of 81, his agent said.

Kenny Baker, who was 3ft 8in, found fame in 1977 playing the robot in the first Star Wars film and reprised the role in subsequent films in the hit franchise.

He also appeared in Flash Gordon, Time Bandits and Mona Lisa.

Baker's agent Johnny Mans said: "He will be sadly missed."

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