Kenny Baker (1934-2016), Actor Best Known For Playing R2-D2 in the Star Wars Films

Today we lost a dear friend. We’ll miss you, Kenny Baker. https://t.co/Z020FtLQpP pic.twitter.com/xDHvUurUgv

— Star Wars (@starwars) August 13, 2016

Kenny Baker, 3’8′ tall British actor best known for playing R2-D2 in the Star Wars films, has died at age 81 following an extended illness. He also played Fidgit in Terry Gilliam’s Time Bandits and many other roles.

Goodbye #KennyBaker A lifelong loyal friend-I loved his optimism & determination He WAS the droid I was looking for! pic.twitter.com/rd94OEYaHi

— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) August 13, 2016

So sorry to hear about this. It was lovely working with Kenny. Kenny Baker, Star Wars R2-D2 actor, dies aged 81 https://t.co/9HW6f3MWZl

— Ewan McGregor (@mcgregor_ewan) August 13, 2016

#RIP #KennyBaker. Sad to say goodbye to a small man with a huge heart & personality. He paved the way for short actors of a generation. x

— Warwick Davis (@WarwickADavis) August 13, 2016

Rest in Peace @starwars legend #KennyBaker – whose name I learned at age 7 because he brought #R2D2 to life. Feels like losing family…

— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) August 13, 2016