2016 is turning out to be the suckiest year that ever sucked in terms of celebrity deaths.
Kenny Baker, the man who played R2-D2 in the Star Wars films has died at the age of 83, after battling a long illness.
Reported by The Guardian, Baker first became famous in 1977 for playing the lovable robot in Star Wars IV: A New Hope. Even though he was a robot, R2-D2 quickly became one of the most human characters in the films. Baker reprised the role in The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi and as well as the prequel films.
Baker returned for The Force Awakens as a consultant, despite his ailing health.
Baker is also known for his appearances in beloved 80s films like The Goonies, Time Bandits, and Flash Gordon.
All I can really say is….
— Bryant Francis ✈ GDC (@RBryant2012) August 13, 2016