'Star Wars' Darth Vader Actor Dave Prowse Dead at
Darth Vader actor David Prowse dead at 85 | GMA
'Star Wars' Darth Vader Actor Dave Prowse Dead at 85. Dave's agent, Thomas Bowington, said ..."It’s with great regret and heart-wrenching sadness for us and millions of fans around the world, to announce that our client Dave Prowse MBE has passed away at the age of 85.” Dave played the iconic villain in the original 'Star Wars' trilogy. This is so sad my thoughts and prayers go out to his family.