Kenny Baker, 'Star Wars' actor who brought R2-D2 to life, dies at 81
Kenny Baker, who gave life to the “Star Wars” droid R2-D2 — one of the most beloved characters in the space-opera franchise and among the most iconic robots in pop-culture history — has died at the age of 81. The British actor, who was 3-foot-8, first played the plucky droid in George Lucas’ 1977...