LONDON (AP) — Kenny 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 Myerscough, said he found Baker dead ...

Kenny Baker, the British actor who rose to fame by playing the robot R2-D2 in six “Star Wars” films, died Saturday. He was 81. His death was confirmed by a spokeswoman for Lucasfilm, the company that ...

According to a report by empireonline, Baker was pronounced dead at the age of 81 after battling an undisclosed ailment for many months. The 3 ft 8 actor, who is behind the legendary character, Artoo, ...