The actor behind the Darth Vader mask in the original Star Wars trilogy died on 28 Nov.. Bowington Management, who represented David, confirmed the news on Twitter, writing, "It's with great regret and heart-wrenching sadness for us and million of fans around the world, to announce that our client DAVE PROWSE M.B.E. has passed away at the age of 85. #DaveProwse @starwars #DarthVader #GreenCrossCodeMan #iconic #actor #bodybuilder #MBE."