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Kenny Baker’s life in pictures (1934–2016)

The prints of "Star Wars" droids R2-D2 (played by Kenny Baker) and C-3PO (played by Anthony Daniels) are seen outside Grauman's Chinese Theatre on March 16, 2003, in Hollywood.

The prints of “Star Wars” droids R2-D2 (played by Kenny Baker) and C-3PO (played by Anthony Daniels) are seen outside Grauman’s Chinese Theatre on March 16, 2003, in Hollywood.

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Kenny Baker, the actor who brought “Star Wars” character R2-D2 to life, has died at the age of 81.

Kenny Baker at Star Wars Celebration IV

Kenny Baker, who portrayed the beloved “Star Wars” droid R2-D2, signs autographs at Star Wars Celebration IV, billed as the world’s biggest “Star Wars” party, on May 26, 2007.

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Kenny Baker at the 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' premiere in London

Kenny Baker attends the “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” premiere in London, on Dec. 16, 2015.

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'Star Wars' actor Kenny Baker dies at 81

Kenny Baker arrives for the European premiere of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” at Leicester Square in London on Dec. 16, 2015.

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