The Green Cross Code Man (Oh, and Darth Vader) RIP

The actor David Prowse MBE, who I remember as the Green Cross Code man - has died at the age of 85. That is the role of which he was most proud and for which he was honoured by the Queen, although he is probably better known to many as the man inside the helmet, the actor who portrayed Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy. 

His voice was replaced by that of James Earl Jones, and his face at the very end of the trilogy by that of Sebastian Shaw, but it was David Prowse who filled the black robes and helmet and provided the looming, sinister onscreen presence which dominates the films.

But as has been noted today, the man who played one of the most memorable iconic villains of all time was most proud of, and was honoured for, his work helping to save the lives of children. That is what I will most remember him for.


Rest in Peace.

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