Fencer Who Was Darth Vader In Famous Light Saber Scenes Has Died
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Fencer Who Was Darth Vader In Famous Light Saber Scenes Has Died

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Fencer Who Was Darth Vader In Famous Light Saber Scenes Has Died Bob Anderson, "arguably the most legendary of sword-fight trainers/choreographers" according to IMDB.com and the man who donned Darth Vader's mask and cape in some of the most famous fight scenes from the original Star Wars movies, has died. Word of Anderson's passing came from the British Academy of Fencing, which said he "passed away peacefully morning at 4 am in hospital." Sponsor Message Enlarge this image PRNewsFoto/THQ Wireless PRNewsFoto/THQ Wireless According to IMDB, Anderson: "Doubled for David Prowse during Darth Vader's light saber duels in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, despite having been six inches shorter than Prowse and required to wear lifts." There is a video copy of the famous Luke vs. Vader duel from Empire Strikes Back posted here.

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