The death of David Prowse, who played Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy, has led to a number of tributes to the English actor and his contribution to the franchise.
Prowse passed away yesterday at the age of 85 after a short illness, and it’s now been revealed via family that Covid-19 was one of the complicating factors. Given the impact that the virus has had on the elderly across the UK, the performer is sadly just one of many whose health was severely affected this year.
Speaking to the press, Prowse’s daughter Rachel explained that he’d been hospitalized for the past two weeks, meaning they were unable to see him and say their goodbyes. The former bodybuilder was also suffering from Alzheimer’s, making it even more tragic that Covid-19 restrictions prevented family visits, and there will now need to be a delay before arranging a large memorial service.
Prowse passed away yesterday at the age of 85 after a short illness, and it’s now been revealed via family that Covid-19 was one of the complicating factors. Given the impact that the virus has had on the elderly across the UK, the performer is sadly just one of many whose health was severely affected this year.
Speaking to the press, Prowse’s daughter Rachel explained that he’d been hospitalized for the past two weeks, meaning they were unable to see him and say their goodbyes. The former bodybuilder was also suffering from Alzheimer’s, making it even more tragic that Covid-19 restrictions prevented family visits, and there will now need to be a delay before arranging a large memorial service.
- 11/30/2020
- by Jessica James
- We Got This Covered
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