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Mark Hamill pays the perfect tribute to Kenny Baker, famous for playing R2-D2, who died today

Published 20:13 13 Aug 2016 BST

Carl Kinsella
Mark Hamill pays the perfect tribute to Kenny Baker, famous for playing R2-D2, who died today

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Kenny Baker, the actor best known for his portrayal of R2-D2 in the Star Wars films, has died at the age of 83.

Baker starred in the original trilogy, providing vocals for loveable droid R2-D2 as well as occupying the costume. He reprised his role in the three prequels between 1999 and 2005. He was credited as a consultant for Episode VII, which was released in December of last year. Baker was noted for his small stature, standing at just 3'8" - making him perfect for the role of R2-D2. He also featured in several other eighties favourites, including The Goonies, Time Bandits and Flash Gordon. His Star Wars co-star Mark Hamill paid tribute to his friend and colleague today.

For Star Wars fans, it was the perfect tribute:

https://twitter.com/HamillHimself/status/764532827001991168 "He WAS the droid I was looking for!" is a line that will immediately make sense to Star Wars fans.

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Mark Hamill pays the perfect tribute to Kenny Baker, famous for playing R2-D2, who died today