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The funeral of actor Dave Prowse, who played Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy, has taken place.
His daughter Rachel Prowse posted photos of floral tributes, including one featuring black flowers arranged in the shape of Darth Vader s helmet.
Another had a square of white flowers with a green cross, a reference to the Bristol actor s role as the Green Cross Code Man in road safety campaigns.
The service was a very small gathering of family and close friends , she said.
So today we said goodbye to dad. It was a very small gathering of family and close friends. Covid restrictions meant.Posted by Rachel Prowse on Monday, December 21, 2020
Star Wars actor David Prowse has been laid to rest with a wreath in the shape of a Darth Vader helmet.
The legendary actor passed away last month at the age of 85 following a short battle with coronavirus.
The star was laid to rest at a small socially-distanced ceremony with wreaths in his memory including the emblem of the Green Cross Code Man; the role of which he was most proud, and earned him an MBE.
Despite being the man behind the mask, Prowse s West Country accent was deemed not suitable for the voice of the super-villain
Star Wars actor David Prowse was laid to rest with a wreath in the shape of a Darth Vader helmet