RIP Kenny Baker, you brought heart and spirit, comedy and soul to Star Wars through R2-D2.
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
His niece confirmed that after being ill for quite some time, the actor has passed away, according to the BBC.
The galaxy is mourning his passing, and celebrating his life.
Rest in peace, Kenny Baker, the heart and soul of R2-D2. pic.twitter.com/NqOpxotxyK
— 20th Century Fox (@20thcenturyfox) August 13, 2016
R.I.P Kenny Baker. You were a great friend. Love to your family.
— Ahmed BEst (@ahmedbest) August 13, 2016
The galaxy weeps for our friend Kenny Baker, the man who brought R2-D2 to life. https://t.co/wvZt0QSgbf
— ILM Visual Effects (@ILMVFX) August 13, 2016
Rest In Peace Kenny Baker https://t.co/tNIJcUSMVK
— Michael Giacchino (@m_giacchino) August 13, 2016
So sad to hear one of my dearest friends passed away. Rest in peace Kenny Baker. Love you. Will miss you! pic.twitter.com/FosdwNysGk
— Daniel Logan (@Daniel_Logan) August 13, 2016
We are very saddened by the loss of this great man. He will be sorely missed. https://t.co/XwSkOaroO3
— The Rebel Legion (@rebellegion) August 13, 2016
Just learned about the loss of Kenny Baker, actor who played R2D2 I met him a couple of times, was very nice, https://t.co/97WidKHOGo
— Kevin J Anderson (@TheKJA) August 13, 2016
RIP KENNY BAKER — a small man, but no small gentleman. #starwars #R2D2 pic.twitter.com/PVIJXfpHfd
— Kyle Newman (@kyle_newman) 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
You left your legendary marks #KennyBaker #rip to a lovely gent and a fantastic legacy. @starwars
— Dominic Monaghan. (@DomsWildThings) August 13, 2016
#RIP Kenny Baker (R2-D2), at 83. Not a bad run at all.https://t.co/0rBhQehO5r
— Dr. Travis Langley (@Superherologist) August 13, 2016
io9 originally said age 83 and instead of 81 and I repeated the error in my tweet. Sorry about that.
I appreciate it, but no worries. What matters is the sentiment. ~B