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Actor Kenny Baker, Star Wars' R2-D2, dies aged 81
Baker, who measured just one metre tall (three foot, eight inches), played the resourceful droid known for his whistles and beeps in 1977's "Star Wars" and in the five following movies.
Sun Aug 14 2016